A robot for health preserving therapy

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of health and wellness therapy, and discloses a robot for health and wellness therapy, comprising a robot shell, an integrated moxibustion port on the side wall of the robot shell, a moxibustion ash collection box below the moxibustion port, the moxibustion ash collection box being fixed to the robot shell; a massage component; a robotic arm mounted on the upper end of the robot shell, with an end plate connected to the output end of the robotic arm, the massage component mounted on the end plate for massaging to promote qi circulation; and a moxibustion gas heating component installed inside the robot shell for drawing and heating moxibustion gas, with a heat-insulating tube fixed to the robotic arm for the circulation of moxibustion gas, the two ends of the heat-insulating tube being connected to the massage component and the moxibustion gas heating component respectively. Compared with the prior art, this application realizes moxibustion during the massage process, as well as automatic heating of the massage head.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of health and wellness therapy, specifically to a robot used in health and wellness therapy. Background Technology

[0002] As the quality of life improves, people are paying more and more attention to health preservation. Unblocking the meridians and promoting blood circulation is a common method of health preservation and therapy, and with the advancement of technology, it is gradually being replaced by robots.

[0003] Moxibustion, also known as moxibustion therapy, is a treatment method that uses moxa sticks or cones made from mugwort leaves to stimulate acupoints or specific areas of the body with heat. This heat stimulates the flow of Qi (vital energy) to regulate disordered physiological and biochemical functions, thereby achieving the purpose of preventing and treating diseases. The mechanism of action of moxibustion is similar to that of acupuncture, and the two methods complement each other. Moxibustion has many advantages, including simple operation, low cost, and significant effects.

[0004] Current physiotherapy robots have limited therapeutic methods, only capable of simple dot matrix massage, and cannot be combined with other physiotherapy methods to achieve multifunctional and efficient physiotherapy. The physiotherapy is time-consuming and the effect is not ideal. Therefore, this invention provides a robot for health care and physiotherapy that can achieve multifunctional physiotherapy, massage and heating, and further improve moxibustion, which can reduce the consumption of moxibustion columns, improve the physiotherapy effect, and shorten the physiotherapy time. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a robot for health and wellness therapy, which has advantages such as moxibustion and heated massage heads, solving a series of problems such as the inconvenience of moxibustion and the limited functionality of massage.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a robot for health care and therapy, comprising a robot shell, wherein an moxibustion port is integrally provided on the side wall of the robot shell, and a moxibustion ash collection box is provided below the moxibustion port, and the moxibustion ash collection box is fixed on the robot shell;

[0007] Massage components;

[0008] The robotic arm is mounted on the upper part of the robot shell, and the output end of the robotic arm is connected to an end plate. The massage component is mounted on the end plate and is used for massage to promote blood circulation and relieve pain.

[0009] The moxibustion gas heating component is installed inside the robot shell and is used for moxibustion gas extraction and heating. The robot arm is fixed with a heat preservation tube for the circulation of moxibustion gas. The two ends of the heat preservation tube are respectively connected to the massage component and the moxibustion gas heating component.

[0010] Preferably, the massage assembly includes a telescopic motor fixed to the bottom of the end plate, a sleeve fixedly provided at the lower end of the telescopic motor, a massage head provided at the bottom end of the sleeve, a fixing post provided on one side of the telescopic motor on the end plate, the fixing post and the end plate being connected by a threaded rotation, a lifting sleeve slidably fitted on the outer surface of the fixing post, a heat insulation mesh provided at the bottom end of the lifting sleeve, one end of the fixing post being connected to one end of a heat insulation pipe, a spring fitted on the outer surface of the fixing post, one end of the spring being fixed to the top of the inner part of the lifting sleeve, and the other end of the spring being fixed to the surface of the fixing post.

[0011] Preferably, the heat-insulating pipe is provided with a moxibustion tube, the end of which passes through the fixing column and communicates with the inside of the lifting sleeve.

[0012] Preferably, a fixing sleeve is slidably fitted on the outer surface of the fixing column, the fixing sleeve and the sleeve are connected by a connecting plate, a plurality of suction pipes are connected to the bottom end of the fixing sleeve, an exhaust pipe is connected to the upper end of the fixing sleeve, and a return pipe is connected to the end of the insulation pipe.

[0013] Preferably, the bottom end of the lifting sleeve is connected to a connector via a threaded connection, the heat insulation mesh is fixed inside the connector, and an air cushion is fixedly provided at the end of the connector.

[0014] Preferably, the massage head is telescopically slidably mounted on the bottom of the fixed sleeve, and an air bladder is provided at the upper end of the massage head. The air bladder is connected to the inside of the massage head, and the air bladder and the fixed sleeve are connected by an air extraction pipe. The massage head and the heat preservation pipe are connected by an air return pipe, and a one-way valve is installed on both the air extraction pipe and the air return pipe.

[0015] Preferably, the moxibustion gas heating component includes an air pump installed inside the robot shell, the input end of the air pump being connected to the moxibustion port, a heating box installed inside the robot shell, an air inlet pipe connected between the output end of the air pump and the heating box, the end of the insulation pipe connected to the lower end of the heating box, a return pipe connected between the insulation pipe and the upper end of the heating box, a first return air chamber and a second return air chamber respectively arranged at the upper and lower parts of the heating box, a heating chamber arranged between the first and second return air chambers, the return pipe communicating with the first return air chamber, the end of the insulation pipe communicating with the second return air chamber, the end of the moxibustion gas pipe communicating with the heating chamber, a plurality of heating coils installed in the heating chamber, a first one-way air valve installed between the first return air chamber and the heating chamber, and a second one-way air valve installed between the second return air chamber and the heating chamber.

[0016] Preferably, the heating coils installed in the heating chamber are staggered in the vertical direction.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention provides a robot for health care and therapy, which has the following features:

[0018] Beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. This is a robot used for health care and physiotherapy. Moxibustion gas will intermittently overflow from the lower end of the lifting sleeve between the user's skin and the massage process, realizing the moxibustion operation. It has the effect of dispelling cold and clearing the meridians, improving functionality. Moreover, the moxibustion is fixed on the robot shell and will not come into direct contact with the user, so there is no risk of burns. The moxibustion ash is easy to collect.

[0020] 2. This robot for health and wellness therapy has an airbag at the top and the top of the sleeve. When the massage head moves down, it pulls the airbag down and causes it to expand, reducing the internal air pressure. Utilizing the pressure difference, the overflowing moxibustion heat is drawn into the airbag through the suction tube. The airbag is connected to the massage head, allowing the hot moxibustion heat to enter and exchange heat with the massage head, thus heating it. The heated massage head enhances massage comfort and promotes blood circulation.

[0021] 3. This robot for health and wellness therapy has moxibustion gas located in the space between the heat preservation tube and the moxibustion gas tube. The gas returns to the first and second return gas chambers in the heating box via the return pipe and the heat preservation tube, respectively. It then enters the heating chamber through the first and second one-way valves for secondary heating, thus achieving the circulation of moxibustion gas, reducing the consumption of moxibustion columns, and preventing the diffusion of moxibustion gas in the space, ensuring a comfortable massage environment. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure from the main perspective of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a rear-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the moxibustion gas heating component of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the moxibustion insertion port installation structure of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the moxibustion trachea installation structure of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the massage component structure of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the heat insulation mesh installation structure of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the heat insulation mesh of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the spring mounting structure of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the sleeve of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the heating box of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the heating box of the present invention.

[0034] In the diagram: 1. Robot shell; 2. Insulation pipe; 3. Robot arm; 4. End plate; 5. Massage component; 6. Moxibustion gas heating component; 7. Air pump; 8. Moxibustion port; 9. Moxibustion air pipe; 10. Return air pipe; 11. Fixing column; 12. Lifting sleeve; 13. Suction pipe; 14. Fixing sleeve; 15. Suction pipe; 16. Connecting plate; 17. Massage head; 18. Sleeve; 19. Telescopic motor; 20. Heat insulation net; 21. Connector; 22. Air cushion; 23. Spring; 24. Airbag; 25. Air inlet pipe; 26. Heating box; 27. Return pipe; 28. First one-way air valve; 29. ​​First return air chamber; 30. Heating coil; 31. Second return air chamber; 32. Second one-way air valve; 33. Heating chamber; 34. Moxibustion ash collection box. Detailed Implementation

[0035] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] As described in the background section, there are shortcomings in the existing technology. In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this application proposes a robot for health care and physiotherapy.

[0037] In one typical implementation of this application, such as Figure 1-12 As shown, a robot for health care and physiotherapy includes a robot shell 1. An integrated moxibustion port 8 is provided on the side wall of the robot shell 1, which can directly insert a moxibustion stick into the moxibustion port 8 and ignite it. A moxibustion ash collection box 34 is provided below the moxibustion port 8 for collecting the ash produced by the burning of moxibustion. The moxibustion ash collection box 34 is fixed on the robot shell 1.

[0038] Massage component 5, for back massage;

[0039] Robotic arm 3 is installed on the upper part of robot shell 1. The output end of robotic arm 3 is connected to end plate 4. Massage component 5 is installed on end plate 4. The movement of massage component 5 is controlled by robotic arm 3 to perform massage.

[0040] The moxibustion gas heating component 6 is installed inside the robot shell 1 and is used for moxibustion gas extraction and heating. The robot arm 3 is fixed with a heat preservation tube 2 for the circulation of moxibustion gas. The two ends of the heat preservation tube 2 are connected to the massage component 5 and the moxibustion gas heating component 6 respectively. During the massage, the moxibustion gas is heated by the moxibustion gas heating component 6 and transmitted through the heat preservation tube 2, and the transmitted moxibustion gas is sprayed onto the massage area.

[0041] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the massage component 5 includes a telescopic motor 19 fixed to the bottom of the end plate 4. A sleeve 18 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the telescopic motor 19, and a massage head 17 is installed at the bottom end of the sleeve 18. A fixing post 11 is installed on one side of the telescopic motor 19 on the end plate 4. A lifting sleeve 12 is slidably fitted on the outer surface of the fixing post 11. A heat insulation net 20 is installed at the bottom end of the lifting sleeve 12. The upper end of the fixing post 11 is connected to one end of the heat insulation pipe 2. A spring 23 is fitted on the outer surface of the fixing post 11, and one end of the spring 23 is connected to the inner top of the lifting sleeve 12. The spring 23 is fixed at one end, and the other end of the spring 23 is fixed to the surface of the fixed column 11. The heat insulation tube 2 is equipped with a moxibustion tube 9. The end of the moxibustion tube 9 passes through the fixed column 11 and communicates with the inside of the lifting sleeve 12. The outer surface of the fixed column 11 is slidably fitted with a fixed sleeve 14. The fixed sleeve 14 and the sleeve 18 are connected by a connecting plate 16. Before using the robot arm 3 and its connected massage component 5 for massage, the moxibustion column is first inserted into the moxibustion socket 8 and the moxibustion column is lit. Then the gas generated by the moxibustion is heated by the moxibustion gas heating component 6 and transported through the heat insulation tube 2. The massage head 17 is placed into the lifting sleeve 12 of the massage assembly 5. The movement trajectory of the robotic arm 3 is then determined, and the telescopic motor 19 is activated. The telescopic motor 19 pushes the massage head 17 to perform a vertical reciprocating motion, providing a percussion massage to the user. During this process, heated moxibustion gas is emitted from the bottom of the lifting sleeve 12. Because the height of the massage head 17 is constantly changing, when the massage head 17 is inside the sleeve 18, the lower end of the lifting sleeve 12 is in direct contact with the user's skin, and the spring 23 is compressed. When the massage head 17 extends out of the sleeve 18, the sleeve 18 and the user's skin... With the increased distance between users, and because the sleeve 18 and the fixed sleeve 14 are at the same height, the lifting sleeve 12 will be pushed down by the spring 23 to contact the user's skin, ensuring the moxibustion effect. During this process, the moxibustion gas will intermittently overflow from the lower end of the lifting sleeve 12 between the user's skin and the user's skin, realizing the moxibustion operation during the massage process. It has the effect of dispelling cold and unblocking meridians, improving functionality. Moreover, the moxibustion is fixed on the robot shell 1 and will not come into direct contact with the user, so there is no risk of burns. The moxibustion ash is easy to collect.

[0042] Furthermore, in the above scheme, the fixed column 11 and the end plate 4 are connected by a threaded rotation, and the fixed column 11 and its external lifting sleeve 12 are both detachable structures, which are convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0043] Furthermore, in the above scheme, the bottom end of the lifting sleeve 12 is connected to the connector 21 by a threaded rotation, the heat insulation net 20 is fixed inside the connector 21, and the end of the connector 21 is fixedly provided with an air cushion 22. The heat insulation net 20 can isolate a certain temperature to prevent the heat of moxibustion from causing burns to the user's skin. The heat insulation net 20 has a detachable structure, which is convenient for disassembly and assembly.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the bottom end of the fixed sleeve 14 is connected to several suction pipes 15, the upper end of the fixed sleeve 14 is connected to an exhaust pipe 13, the end of the heat preservation pipe 2 is connected to a return pipe 10, the massage head 17 is slidably mounted on the bottom of the fixed sleeve 14, the upper end of the massage head 17 is provided with an airbag 24, the airbag 24 is in communication with the inside of the massage head 17, the airbag 24 and the fixed sleeve 14 are connected by the exhaust pipe 13, and the massage head 17 and the heat preservation pipe 2 are connected by the return pipe 10. One-way valves are installed on both the exhaust pipe 13 and the return pipe 10. The moxibustion gas heating component 6 includes an air pump 7 installed inside the robot shell 1, the input end of the air pump 7 is connected to the moxibustion port 8, and a heating box 26 is installed inside the robot shell 1. An air inlet pipe 25 connects the output end of the air pump 7 to the heating box 26. The end of the insulation pipe 2 is connected to the lower end of the heating box 26. A return pipe 27 connects the insulation pipe 2 to the upper end of the heating box 26. A first return air chamber 29 and a second return air chamber 31 are respectively arranged at the upper and lower parts of the heating box 26. A heating chamber 33 is arranged between the first return air chamber 29 and the second return air chamber 31. The return pipe 27 is connected to the first return air chamber 29. The end of the insulation pipe 2 is connected to the second return air chamber 31. The end of the moxibustion air pipe 9 is connected to the heating chamber 33. Several heating coils 30 are installed in the heating chamber 33. A first one-way air valve 28 is installed between the first return air chamber 29 and the heating chamber 33. A second one-way air valve is installed between the second return air chamber 31 and the heating chamber 33. 32. Several heating coils 30 installed in the heating chamber 33 are staggered vertically. Before using the robotic arm 3 and its connected massage component 5 for massage, the moxibustion column is first inserted into the moxibustion socket 8 and lit. Then, the air pump 7 is turned on, and the air pump 7 draws the moxibustion gas into the heating chamber 33 in the heating box 26. The heating coils 30 are connected to an external power source and heat the moxibustion gas in the heating chamber 33. The heated gas enters the moxibustion air tube 9 and then enters the lifting sleeve 12 along the moxibustion air tube 9. Finally, it is sprayed out from the bottom of the lifting sleeve 12 for moxibustion. The moxibustion gas will intermittently overflow from the lower end of the lifting sleeve 12 between the user's skin and the user's skin. During this process, because the upper end of the airbag 24 is connected to the sleeve At the top of the massage head 17, when the massage head 17 moves downward, it pulls the airbag 24 downward, causing the airbag 24 to inflate and its internal air pressure to decrease. Utilizing the pressure difference, the overflowing moxibustion heat is drawn into the airbag 24 through the suction pipe 15. The airbag 24 is connected to the massage head 17, allowing the hot moxibustion gas to enter and exchange heat with the massage head 17, thus heating it. Using the heated massage head 17 for massage improves comfort and promotes blood circulation. Similarly, when the massage head 17 moves upward, because both the suction pipe 13 and the return pipe 10 are equipped with one-way valves, the moxibustion heat can only be discharged through the return pipe 10 and into the insulation pipe 2. The moxibustion gas is located in the space between the insulation pipe 2 and the moxibustion air pipe 9.The gas returns to the first return air chamber 29 and the second return air chamber 31 within the heating box 26 via the return pipe 27 and the insulation pipe 2, respectively. It then enters the heating chamber 33 through the first one-way air valve 28 and the second one-way air valve 32 for secondary heating. This facilitates the circulation of moxibustion gas, reduces the consumption of the moxibustion column, and prevents the diffusion of moxibustion gas within the space, ensuring a comfortable massage environment.

[0045] Working principle of this invention: Before using the robotic arm 3 and its connected massage component 5 for massage, the moxibustion column is first inserted into the moxibustion socket 8 and lit. The gas generated by the moxibustion is then heated by the moxibustion gas heating component 6 and transported to the lifting sleeve 12 in the massage component 5 via the heat preservation pipe 2. The movement trajectory of the robotic arm 3 is then determined, and the telescopic motor 19 is activated. The telescopic motor 19 drives the massage head 17 to perform a vertical reciprocating motion, providing a percussive massage to the user. During this process, the heated moxibustion gas is ejected from the bottom of the lifting sleeve 12. Because the height of the massage head 17 is constantly changing, when the massage head 17 is inside the sleeve 18, the lower end of the lifting sleeve 12 is in direct contact with the user's skin, and the spring 23 is compressed. When the massage head 17 extends out of the sleeve 18, the distance between the sleeve 18 and the user increases. Since the sleeve 18 and the fixed sleeve 14 are at the same height, the lifting sleeve 12 will be pushed down under the action of the spring 23 to contact the user's skin, ensuring the moxibustion effect. During this process, the moxibustion gas will intermittently overflow from the lower end of the lifting sleeve 12 between the user's skin and the massage, realizing the moxibustion operation during the massage process.

[0046] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A robot for health and wellness therapy, characterized in that: include The robot shell (1) has an integrated moxibustion port (8) on its side wall, and a moxibustion ash collection box (34) is provided below the moxibustion port (8). The moxibustion ash collection box (34) is fixed on the robot shell (1). Massage component (5); Robotic arm (3), the robotic arm (3) is installed on the upper end of the robot shell (1), the output end of the robotic arm (3) is connected to the end plate (4), and the massage component (5) is installed on the end plate (4) for massaging to promote blood circulation and relieve pain. The moxibustion gas heating component (6) is installed inside the robot shell (1) and is used for moxibustion gas extraction and heating. The robot arm (3) is fixed with a heat preservation tube (2) for moxibustion gas circulation. The two ends of the heat preservation tube (2) are respectively connected to the massage component (5) and the moxibustion gas heating component (6). The massage component (5) includes a telescopic motor (19) fixed to the bottom of the end plate (4). A sleeve (18) is fixedly provided at the lower end of the telescopic motor (19). A massage head (17) is provided at the bottom end of the sleeve (18). A fixed column (11) is provided on one side of the telescopic motor (19) on the end plate (4). The fixed column (11) and the end plate (4) are connected by a threaded rotation. A lifting sleeve (12) is slidably fitted on the outer surface of the fixed column (11). The upper end of the fixed column (11) is connected to one end of the heat preservation pipe (2). A spring (23) is fitted on the outer surface of the fixed column (11). One end of the spring (23) is fixed to the top of the lifting sleeve (12). The other end of the spring (23) is fixed to the surface of the fixed column (11). The heat preservation pipe (2) is provided with a moxibustion tube (9), and the end of the moxibustion tube (9) passes through the fixed column (11) and communicates with the inside of the lifting sleeve (12). A fixing sleeve (14) is slidably fitted on the outer surface of the fixing column (11). The fixing sleeve (14) and the sleeve (18) are connected by a connecting plate (16). Several suction pipes (15) are connected to the bottom end of the fixing sleeve (14). An exhaust pipe (13) is connected to the upper end of the fixing sleeve (14). A return pipe (10) is connected to the end of the heat insulation pipe (2). The massage head (17) is telescopically and slidably installed at the bottom of the fixed sleeve (14). An air bladder (24) is provided at the upper end of the massage head (17). The air bladder (24) is connected to the inside of the massage head (17). The air bladder (24) and the fixed sleeve (14) are connected by an air extraction pipe (13). The massage head (17) and the heat preservation pipe (2) are connected by a return air pipe (10). A one-way valve is installed on both the air extraction pipe (13) and the return air pipe (10).

2. The robot for health and wellness therapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the lifting sleeve (12) is connected to a connector (21) by a threaded rotation, and the heat insulation mesh (20) is fixed inside the connector (21).

3. The robot for health and wellness therapy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moxibustion gas heating component (6) includes an air pump (7) installed inside the robot shell (1). The input end of the air pump (7) is connected to the moxibustion port (8). A heating box (26) is installed inside the robot shell (1). An air inlet pipe (25) is connected between the output end of the air pump (7) and the heating box (26). The end of the heat preservation pipe (2) is connected to the lower end of the heating box (26). A return pipe (27) is connected between the heat preservation pipe (2) and the upper end of the heating box (26). A first return air chamber (29) and a second return air chamber (3) are respectively arranged at the top and bottom of the heating box (26). 1) A heating chamber (33) is provided between the first return air chamber (29) and the second return air chamber (31). The return pipe (27) is connected to the first return air chamber (29). The end of the heat preservation pipe (2) is connected to the second return air chamber (31). The end of the moxibustion air pipe (9) is connected to the heating chamber (33). Several heating coils (30) are installed in the heating chamber (33). A first one-way air valve (28) is installed between the first return air chamber (29) and the heating chamber (33). A second one-way air valve (32) is installed between the second return air chamber (31) and the heating chamber (33).

4. The robot for health and wellness therapy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heating coils (30) installed in the heating chamber (33) are staggered in the vertical direction.

5. A robot for health and wellness therapy according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom end of the lifting sleeve (12) is provided with a heat insulation net (20).

6. A robot for health and wellness therapy according to claim 5, characterized in that: An air cushion (22) is fixedly provided at the end of the connector (21).

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