Traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture medicine fumigation auxiliary device

Abstract

The invention relates to the technical field of medicine fumigation, in particular to a traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture medicine fumigation auxiliary device which is characterized by comprising a fumigation cover and a medicine steam generation box, the fumigation cover is of a cylindrical structure with the upper portion closed and the bottom open, and a suction cup of an annular structure is arranged on the bottom opening of the fumigation cover; the fumigation cover is connected with a steam inlet pipe and a steam outlet pipe, the suction cup is connected with an exhaust pipe, and the fumigation cover is made of transparent materials. The medicine steam generating box comprises an upper box body and a lower box body, an electric heating plate is arranged at the bottom of the upper box body, a cooking frame is detachably placed in the upper box body, a lifting cover is installed at the opening position of the upper box body, the upper box body is of a closed structure after the lifting cover is closed, a gas circulating pump and a vacuum pump are installed in the lower box body, and the vacuum pump is connected with the end, away from the suction cup, of the exhaust pipe. Through the physical-chemical synergistic effect of acupuncture and fumigation, closed-loop steam circulation and intelligent control, the therapeutic effect is improved, and meanwhile the advantages of being accurate, portable and safe are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of medicine fumigation, in particular to a traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture medicine fumigation auxiliary device. Background Art

[0002] Currently, acupuncture, a core treatment modality in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), primarily stimulates specific acupuncture points to regulate the flow of Qi and blood. However, for conditions such as wind-cold-dampness arthritis and chronic pain, relying solely on acupuncture often results in a slow onset of action and a long treatment course, compromising overall efficacy.

[0003] At the same time, drug fumigation therapy generates steam by heating liquid medicine, allowing the active ingredients to penetrate and be absorbed through the skin, effectively relieving muscle stiffness and promoting blood circulation. Furthermore, traditional fumigation equipment (such as large fumigation chambers and barrels) is generally bulky and cumbersome to operate, and the steam's range of action makes it difficult to precisely cover acupuncture points, resulting in low drug penetration efficiency and affecting treatment effectiveness.

[0004] Most physical therapy devices currently on the market support only a single function, either for acupuncture or fumigation alone. There is a lack of integrated devices that can synergize the dual effects of acupuncture and fumigation. Furthermore, existing fumigation devices are bulky and difficult to adapt to diverse usage scenarios, such as clinics, homes, and mobile healthcare, limiting their clinical application and promotional value.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion medicine fumigation auxiliary device to provide an effective solution to the defects of the existing technology. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion medicine fumigation auxiliary device to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0007] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0008] A fumigation auxiliary device for traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion, characterized in that it comprises a fumigation hood and a medicine vapor generating box: the fumigation hood is a cylindrical structure with a closed upper portion and an open bottom, the bottom opening of the fumigation hood is provided with a suction cup with an annular structure, the fumigation hood is connected with a steam inlet pipe and a steam exhaust pipe, the suction cup is connected with an exhaust pipe, and the fumigation hood is made of a transparent material; the medicine vapor generating box comprises an upper box body and a lower box body, the bottom of the upper box body is provided with an electric heating plate, a cooking frame is detachably placed in the upper box body, a flip cover is installed at the opening position of the upper box body, and the upper box body is a closed structure after the flip cover is closed, a gas circulation pump and a vacuum pump are installed inside the lower box body, and the vacuum pump is connected to the end of the exhaust pipe away from the suction cup; the steam inlet pipe, the steam exhaust pipe, the fumigation hood and the upper box body form a sealed gas circulation channel, and the circulation pump provides circulation power for the gas circulation channel.

[0009] Furthermore, an exhaust gas equalizing chamber is provided on the front side wall of the lower box body, and a plurality of valve cores are provided on the front side of the exhaust gas equalizing chamber, and the valve cores are plugged into the exhaust pipe port; an air intake equalizing chamber and an air outlet equalizing chamber are provided on the front side wall of the lower box body, and a plurality of valve cores are provided on the front sides of the air intake equalizing chamber and the return air equalizing chamber, the valve core on the air intake equalizing chamber is plugged into the steam intake pipe port, and the valve core on the return air equalizing chamber is plugged into the steam discharge pipe port; the air intake end of the circulating pump is connected to the return air equalizing chamber through the return air pipe, and a group of air holes are respectively provided on the left and right side walls of the upper box body, and the air outlet end of the circulating pump is connected to a group of air holes on the left through the upper air pipe, and a group of air holes on the right is connected to the air intake equalizing chamber through the lower air pipe.

[0010] Furthermore, temperature sensors are provided on the inner walls of the fumigation hood and the flip cover, a non-invasive liquid level sensor is also provided on the inner wall of the fumigation hood, a touch screen is installed on the outer wall of the flip cover, and a controller is provided in the lower box body. The controller is electrically connected to the temperature sensor, the non-invasive liquid level sensor, the vacuum pump, the circulation pump, and the touch screen.

[0011] Furthermore, handles are rotatably connected to the left and right side walls of the medicine vapor generating box, and a non-slip foot pad is provided at the bottom of the medicine vapor generating box.

[0012] Furthermore, the steam inlet pipe is connected to the top of the fumigation hood, an annular airway is provided on the circumferential outer wall of the bottom of the fumigation hood, the airway is evenly distributed with through holes connected to the inside of the fumigation hood, and the end of the steam exhaust pipe is connected to the airway.

[0013] Furthermore, the suction cup is made of silicone material.

[0014] Furthermore, reinforcing ribs are evenly distributed inside the suction cup to ensure that the inner and outer walls of the suction cup do not adhere to each other.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. The fumigation hood of the present invention directly covers the acupuncture points, and the steam penetrates both the needle body and the skin, accelerating the circulation of qi and blood, providing comprehensive treatment and improving the efficacy. The negative pressure adsorption of the suction cup ensures that the steam acts on the acupuncture points, and the circulation pump maintains the continuous flow of steam, thereby improving the drug penetration efficiency and overcoming the defect of the dispersed range of action of traditional fumigation equipment. The steam generation, circulation and adsorption functions are integrated into the drug steam generating box, and the handle and anti-slip foot pad are convenient for movement and maintain placement stability, which is suitable for multiple scenarios such as clinics and homes, and makes up for the shortcomings of large equipment being bulky. The multi-valve core design supports the simultaneous connection of multiple fumigation hoods to meet the needs of synchronous treatment of multiple acupuncture points and improve clinical efficiency. The present invention improves the efficacy through the physical and chemical synergy of acupuncture and fumigation, closed-loop steam circulation and intelligent control, while also having the advantages of precision, portability and safety.

[0017] 2. The top air intake and annular airway design of the fumigation mask allow steam to flow downward, preventing local overheating or steam accumulation and improving drug penetration uniformity. The silicone suction cup is highly flexible and adapts to different skin curves. The reinforced ribs maintain the airway structure, ensuring long-term adsorption without collapse. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the fumigation hood;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the fumigation hood;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the fumigation hood;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of a drug vapor generating box;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structural decomposition of the drug vapor generating box;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of a drug vapor generating box;

[0024] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the structure of the gas circulation channel;

[0025] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the structure of the return air pressure chamber;

[0026] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the structure of the vacuum uniform pressure chamber.

[0027] In the figure: 1. Steam inlet pipe; 2. Exhaust pipe; 3. Steam outlet pipe; 4. Fumigation hood; 5. Air duct; 6. Suction cup; 7. Reinforcement rib; 8. Air hole; 9. Flip cover; 10. Touch screen; 11. Drug vapor generator box; 12. Handle; 13. Non-invasive liquid level sensor; 14. Temperature sensor; 15. Upper box body; 16. Lower box body; 17. Cooking frame; 18. Electric heating plate; 19. Through hole; 20. Upper air pipe; 21. Lower air pipe; 22. Return air pipe; 23. Return air equalizing pressure chamber; 24. Inlet air equalizing pressure chamber; 25. Circulation pump; 26. Vacuum pump; 28. Exhaust air equalizing pressure chamber; 29. Valve core. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] Example 1: Please refer to Figures 1 to 9 A Chinese medicine acupuncture fumigation auxiliary device is characterized in that it includes a fumigation cover 4 and a medicine vapor generating box 11: the fumigation cover 4 is a cylindrical structure with a closed upper part and an open bottom, and a ring-shaped suction cup 6 is provided on the bottom opening of the fumigation cover 4, a steam inlet pipe 1 and a steam outlet pipe 3 are connected to the fumigation cover 4, and an exhaust pipe 2 is connected to the suction cup 6. The fumigation cover 4 is made of a transparent material; the medicine vapor generating box 11 includes an upper box body 15 and a lower box body 16, and the bottom of the upper box body 15 is provided with a An electric heating plate 18 is provided, and a cooking frame 17 is detachably placed in the upper box body 15. A flip cover 9 is installed at the opening position of the upper box body 15. After the flip cover 9 is closed, the upper box body 15 is a closed structure. A gas circulation pump 25 and a vacuum pump 26 are installed inside the lower box body 16. The vacuum pump 26 is connected to the end of the exhaust pipe 2 away from the suction cup 6; the steam inlet pipe 1, the steam exhaust pipe 3, the fumigation hood 4 and the upper box body 15 form a sealed gas circulation channel, and the circulation pump 25 provides circulation power for the gas circulation channel.

[0030] An exhaust pressure equalizing chamber 28 is provided on the front side wall of the lower box body 16, and a plurality of valve cores 29 are provided on the front side of the exhaust pressure equalizing chamber 28, which are plugged into and matched with the exhaust pipe 2 ports; an air intake equalizing chamber 24 and an air outlet equalizing chamber 23 are provided on the front side wall of the lower box body 16, and a plurality of valve cores 29 are provided on the front sides of the air intake equalizing chamber 24 and the return air equalizing chamber 23, the valve core 29 on the air intake equalizing chamber 24 is plugged into and matched with the steam intake pipe 1 port, and the valve core 29 on the return air equalizing chamber 23 is plugged into and matched with the steam discharge pipe 3 ports; the air intake end of the circulating pump 25 is connected to the return air equalizing chamber 23 through the return air pipe 22, and a group of air holes 19 are respectively provided on the left and right side walls of the upper box body 15, and the air outlet end of the circulating pump 25 is connected to a group of air holes 19 on the left through the upper air pipe 20, and a group of air holes 19 on the right is connected to the air intake equalizing chamber 24 through the lower air pipe 21.

[0031] Temperature sensors 14 are provided on the inner walls of the fumigation hood 4 and the flip cover 9. A non-invasive liquid level sensor 13 is also provided on the inner wall of the fumigation hood 4. A touch screen 10 is installed on the outer wall of the flip cover 9. A controller is provided in the lower box 16. The controller is electrically connected to the temperature sensor 14, the non-invasive liquid level sensor 13, the vacuum pump 26, the circulation pump 25, and the touch screen 10.

[0032] Handles 12 are rotatably connected to the left and right side walls of the medicine vapor generating box 11 , and a non-slip pad is provided at the bottom of the medicine vapor generating box 11 .

[0033] Working principle of this embodiment:

[0034] During treatment, traditional Chinese medicine is placed in the steaming frame 17 and an appropriate amount of water is added. After closing the flip cover 9, the electric heating plate 18 is activated to heat the liquid medicine, generating steam containing the active pharmaceutical ingredient. The steam enters the gas circulation path through the air holes 19 in the side wall of the upper housing 15: right air hole 19 → lower air pipe 21 → air intake and equalizing chamber 24 → steam inlet pipe 1 → fumigation hood 4. A circulation pump 25 draws residual steam from the fumigation hood 4 through the return air pipe 22, then pumps the steam back into the upper housing 15 through the steam discharge pipe 3 → return air and equalizing chamber 23 via the upper air pipe 20, forming a closed-loop circulation system. A vacuum pump 26 draws air from the suction cup 6 through the exhaust pipe 2, ensuring that the fumigation hood 4 adheres tightly to the skin, covering the acupuncture needles. The transparent fumigation hood 4 facilitates observation of needle positions and skin condition. A temperature sensor 14 monitors the steam temperature in real time, and a controller adjusts the power of the electric heating plate 18 to prevent burns. The non-invasive liquid level sensor 13 detects the water level of the Chinese medicine in the steaming frame 17 to avoid leakage and drying.

[0035] In this embodiment, the fumigation hood 4 directly covers the acupuncture points, and the steam penetrates both the needle body and the skin, accelerating the circulation of qi and blood, providing comprehensive treatment and improving the efficacy. The negative pressure adsorption of the suction cup 6 ensures that the steam acts on the acupuncture points, and the circulation pump 25 maintains the continuous flow of steam, improving the drug penetration efficiency, and overcoming the defect of the dispersed range of action of traditional fumigation equipment. The steam generation, circulation, and adsorption functions are integrated into the drug vapor generation box 11. The handle 12 and the anti-slip foot pad are convenient for movement and maintain placement stability, which is suitable for multiple scenarios such as clinics and homes, and makes up for the shortcomings of large equipment being bulky. The multi-valve core 29 design supports the simultaneous connection of multiple fumigation hoods 4 to meet the needs of synchronous treatment of multiple acupuncture points and improve clinical efficiency. This embodiment improves the efficacy through the physical and chemical synergy of acupuncture and fumigation, closed-loop steam circulation and intelligent control, while also having the advantages of precision, portability and safety.

[0036] Example 2: Please refer to Figures 1 to 3 A traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion medicine fumigation auxiliary device is different from Example 1 in that the steam inlet pipe 1 is connected to the top of the fumigation cover 4, and a ring-shaped airway 5 is provided on the circumferential outer wall of the bottom of the fumigation cover 4. The airway 5 is evenly distributed with through holes 8 that are connected to the interior of the fumigation cover 4, and the end of the steam exhaust pipe 3 is connected to the airway 5.

[0037] The suction cup 6 is made of silicone material.

[0038] Reinforcement ribs 7 are evenly distributed inside the suction cup 6 to ensure that the inner and outer walls of the suction cup 6 do not adhere to each other.

[0039] In this embodiment, steam enters the top of the fumigation hood 4 from the steam inlet pipe 1 and diffuses downward, covering the acupuncture needles and acupoints. The steam then enters the annular airway 5 through the through-holes 8 in the airway 5 and flows back through the steam outlet pipe 3 to the drug vapor generating box 11, creating a more uniform steam distribution.

[0040] The silicone material enhances skin adhesion, improves the negative pressure sealing effect, and reduces steam leakage. The reinforcing ribs 7 prevent the inner and outer walls of the suction cup 6 from sticking together due to negative pressure absorption, ensuring a smooth airway.

[0041] In this embodiment, the top air inlet and annular airway 5 of the fumigation mask 4 allow steam to flow downward, preventing local overheating or steam accumulation and improving drug penetration uniformity. The silicone suction cup 6 is highly flexible and adapts to different skin curves, while the ribs 7 maintain the airway structure, ensuring long-term absorption without collapse.

Claims

1. A Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion medicine fumigation auxiliary device, characterized in that: It includes a fumigation hood (4) and a drug vapor generating box (11): The fumigation hood (4) is a cylindrical structure with a sealed upper portion and an open bottom. A suction cup (6) with an annular structure is provided on the bottom opening of the fumigation hood (4). A steam inlet pipe (1) and a steam outlet pipe (3) are connected to the fumigation hood (4). An exhaust pipe (2) is connected to the suction cup (6). The fumigation hood (4) is made of a transparent material. The medicine vapor generating box (11) comprises an upper box body (15) and a lower box body (16), wherein an electric heating plate (18) is provided at the bottom of the upper box body (15), a cooking frame (17) is detachably placed in the upper box body (15), a flip cover (9) is installed at the opening position of the upper box body (15), and after the flip cover (9) is closed, the upper box body (15) is a sealed structure, and a gas circulation pump (25) and a vacuum pump (26) are installed inside the lower box body (16), and the vacuum pump (26) is connected to the end of the exhaust pipe (2) away from the suction cup (6); The steam inlet pipe (1), the steam outlet pipe (3), the fumigation hood (4) and the upper box body (15) form a sealed gas circulation channel, and the circulation pump (25) provides circulation power for the gas circulation channel.

2. A Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion medicine fumigation auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air extraction uniform pressure chamber (28) is provided on the front side wall of the lower box body (16), and a plurality of valve cores (29) are provided on the front side of the air extraction uniform pressure chamber (28), and the valve cores (29) are plug-fitted with the ports of the air extraction pipe (2); An air intake equalizing chamber (24) and an air outlet equalizing chamber (23) are provided on the front side wall of the lower box body (16), and a plurality of valve cores (29) are provided on the front sides of the air intake equalizing chamber (24) and the return air equalizing chamber (23). The valve core (29) on the air intake equalizing chamber (24) is plugged into and matched with the port of the steam intake pipe (1), and the valve core (29) on the return air equalizing chamber (23) is plugged into and matched with the port of the steam discharge pipe (3); the air intake end of the circulation pump (25) is connected to the return air equalizing chamber (23) through the return air pipe (22), and a group of air holes (19) are respectively provided on the left and right side walls of the upper box body (15); the air outlet end of the circulation pump (25) is connected to the group of air holes (19) on the left through the upper air pipe (20), and the group of air holes (19) on the right is connected to the air intake equalizing chamber (24) through the lower air pipe (21).

3. A Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion medicine fumigation auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Temperature sensors (14) are provided on the inner walls of the fumigation hood (4) and the flip cover (9); a non-invasive liquid level sensor (13) is also provided on the inner wall of the fumigation hood (4); a touch screen (10) is installed on the outer wall of the flip cover (9); a controller is provided in the lower box (16); the controller is electrically connected to the temperature sensor (14), the non-invasive liquid level sensor (13), the vacuum pump (26), the circulation pump (25), and the touch screen (10).

4. A Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion medicine fumigation auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left and right side walls of the medicine vapor generating box (11) are rotatably connected with handles (12), and the bottom of the medicine vapor generating box (11) is provided with an anti-skid pad.

5. A Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion medicine fumigation auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The steam inlet pipe (1) is connected to the top of the fumigation hood (4); an annular airway (5) is provided on the circumferential outer wall of the bottom of the fumigation hood (4); through holes (8) are evenly distributed on the airway (5) and communicate with the interior of the fumigation hood (4); and the end of the steam exhaust pipe (3) is connected to the airway (5).

6. A Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion medicine fumigation auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction cup (6) is made of silicone material.

7. A Chinese medicine acupuncture and moxibustion medicine fumigation auxiliary device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Reinforcement ribs (7) are evenly distributed inside the suction cup (6) to ensure that the inner and outer walls of the suction cup (6) do not adhere to each other.

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