Conductive thumbtack needle utilizing triboelectricity

Abstract

A conductive thumbtack needle utilizing triboelectricity comprises a base layer, a thumbtack needle body, a conductive layer and a friction layer, a bottom ring groove is formed between a bottom outer ring and a bottom boss in the base layer in a clamped mode, and the two ends of a bottom through hole formed in the base layer are flush with the bottom ring groove and the bottom face of a bottom flat layer respectively; a needle ring in the thumbtack needle is nested in the bottom ring groove, the bottom of the needle ring is connected with the top end of a needle rod, and the needle rod penetrates through the bottom through hole and then extends downwards out of the bottom flat layer; the middle of the bottom surface of the conductive layer is connected with the top of a guide insertion ring, a guide ring hole is defined in the guide insertion ring, the guide insertion ring is clamped and sleeved in the bottom ring groove, the bottom of the guide insertion ring is in contact with the top of the needle ring, and the top surface of the conductive layer is in contact with the friction layer; during application, electrical stimulation is carried out on acupuncture points through the triboelectric effect, and stimulation and adjustment on the acupuncture points are achieved. By utilizing the minimally invasive and safe characteristics of the thumbtack needle and the self-energized characteristic of triboelectricity, the thumbtack needle is independent of an external power supply, the application limitation is reduced, and the thumbtack needle has good portability and clinical application prospects.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a conductive type of thumbtack, belonging to the technical field of thumbtack acupoint stimulation, in particular to a conductive type of thumbtack using triboelectricity. BACKGROUND

[0002] Thumbtack (pin type intradermal needle) is a minimally invasive traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture therapy, which realizes the continuous stimulation of acupoints by fixing small needle to the acupoint, and is used to improve blood circulation and regulate body function. However, the traditional thumbtack usually relies on mechanical stimulation, and the stimulation intensity and effect are limited. Therefore, in recent years, electrically stimulated thumbtacks have gradually attracted attention in the field of traditional Chinese medicine, which applies electrical signals to acupoints to enhance the treatment effect.

[0003] The Chinese patent application with the application number 201920798832.0 and the application date of May 30, 2019 discloses a conductive type of thumbtack therapeutic instrument, which comprises a host computer and at least two conductive type of thumbtacks; the output lead of the host computer is electrically connected to the conductive device of the conductive type of thumbtack, so that the host computer can be electrically connected to the conductive device of the two conductive type of thumbtacks through the two poles of the output lead, forming a conductive type of thumbtack treatment circuit; the conductive type of thumbtack is composed of a thumbtack body and a conductive device; the thumbtack body is composed of a needle head and a needle handle, and the conductive device is connected to the thumbtack body and electrically connected to the thumbtack body. Although this design can stimulate the acupoints of the patient with electricity, it still has the following defects: This design must rely on an external power supply, which not only limits the application environment, but also leads to a large device size, poor portability, and is not suitable for daily life or outdoor environment. In addition, the device cost is high, which also limits its wide application.

[0004] The information disclosed in this background section is only intended to increase the understanding of the overall background of the present application and should not be considered as acknowledging or implying in any form that this information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. SUMMARY

[0005] The purpose of the present application is to overcome the defects and problems in the prior art, such as the necessity of relying on an external power supply and the strong application limitations, and to provide a conductive type of thumbtack using triboelectricity, which does not rely on an external power supply and has weak application limitations.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution of the present application is: a conductive type of thumbtack using triboelectricity; the conductive type of thumbtack comprises a base layer, a thumbtack, a conductive layer and a friction layer; The base layer comprises a bottom flat layer, a bottom outer ring connected to the top of the bottom flat layer and a bottom boss; the bottom boss is located inside the bottom outer ring, and a bottom ring groove is formed between the bottom outer ring and the bottom boss; the bottom of the bottom ring groove is communicated with one end of a bottom through hole, and the other end of the bottom through hole is communicated with the bottom surface of the bottom flat layer after passing through the bottom flat layer. The material of the conductive needle is conductive metal, and the conductive needle comprises a needle ring and a needle rod, the needle ring is nested in a bottom ring groove, the bottom of the needle ring is connected with the top end of the needle rod, the bottom end of the needle rod extends downward through a bottom through hole until extending to the outside of the bottom flat layer and forming a needle tip; The bottom surface of the conductive layer is connected with the top of the guide insertion ring, the inside of the guide insertion ring surrounds a guide ring hole, the guide insertion ring is nested in the bottom ring groove, the guide ring hole is inserted into the top of the bottom boss, the guide insertion ring and the needle ring are opposite to each other, the bottom of the guide insertion ring is in contact with the top of the needle ring, and the top surface of the conductive layer is covered and contacted with a friction layer.

[0007] An annular adhesive layer is arranged on the bottom surface of the bottom flat layer close to the outer edge thereof.

[0008] The material of the base layer is an insulating flexible biocompatible material.

[0009] The material of the base layer is any one or any mixture of silicone and polyurethane.

[0010] The material of the conductive layer is any one or any mixture of copper, iron and aluminum.

[0011] The material of the friction layer is any one or any mixture of silicone, polytetrafluoroethylene, rubber and nylon.

[0012] An insulating layer is connected around the outside of the conductive layer, and the insulating layer is clamped between the friction layer and the bottom outer ring in the longitudinal direction.

[0013] The bottom surface of the friction layer is bonded with the top surface of the conductive layer, the conductive layer is bonded with the bottom outer ring and the bottom boss, and the needle ring is bonded with the bottom ring groove.

[0014] The charge strength generated by the friction of the friction layer under external force is 10 mu A-100 mu A.

[0015] The use time of the conductive needle is 2-48 hours, and the designed service life of the friction layer exceeds 10,000 friction cycles.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present application are: 1.The conductive type push needle using triboelectricity, comprising a substrate layer, a push needle, a conductive layer and a friction layer, wherein the substrate layer comprises a bottom flat layer, a bottom outer ring and a bottom boss connected to the top of the bottom flat layer, a bottom ring groove is formed between the bottom outer ring and the bottom boss, a bottom through hole is formed in the substrate layer, and the two ends of the bottom through hole are flush with the bottom surface of the bottom ring groove and the bottom surface of the bottom flat layer; the push needle is made of conductive metal, and comprises a needle ring and a needle rod; the needle ring is nested in the bottom ring groove, the bottom of the needle ring is connected to the top end of the needle rod, the bottom end of the needle rod is a needle tip, and the needle rod extends downward outside the bottom flat layer after passing through the bottom through hole; the bottom surface of the conductive layer is connected to the top of a guide insertion ring, the guide insertion ring has a guide ring hole formed in the inside thereof, the guide insertion ring is sleeved in the bottom ring groove, the bottom of the guide insertion ring is in contact with the top of the needle ring, and the friction layer is in contact with the top surface of the conductive layer; in application, the friction layer is pressed or rubbed by the fingers (or clothes) of a user, based on triboelectricity or electrostatic induction, electron movement and potential difference are generated to generate electric charges (the electric charge intensity is preferably 10-100 mu A), the electric current is conducted to the needle ring through the conductive layer, and then conducted to the human body acupoint through the needle rod, so that a minimally invasive electric stimulation effect is formed, safe and stable stimulation of the acupoint is realized, and the design has the following advantages: Firstly, the design generates electric charges through triboelectricity or electrostatic induction, does not need an external power supply, realizes self-driven power supply, and reduces the application limitation. Secondly, the design has a small size, is easy to carry, is convenient to use, and is suitable for use in various scenes, especially daily life. Thirdly, the design has a clear structure, does not involve complex structures, and has a low manufacturing cost. Therefore, the design does not depend on an external power supply, has weak application limitation, has a low manufacturing cost, and is suitable for popularization and application.

[0017] 2.In the conductive type push needle using triboelectricity, the upper and lower parts of the bottom boss are sleeved with a guide insertion ring and a needle ring respectively, the bottom of the guide insertion ring is in contact with the top of the needle ring, and the guide insertion ring and the needle ring are both nested in the bottom ring groove; in application, the design not only facilitates the conductive layer to conduct the electric charges generated by the friction layer to the needle ring and then to the needle rod, but also improves the combination firmness between the conductive layer, the push needle and the substrate layer, ensures the stability of the relative position, avoids the friction or pressing operation of external force on the friction layer from damaging the connection between the layers and causing poor contact or electric leakage of the electric charge conduction, and buffers the external force to avoid discomfort of the acupoint. Therefore, the design has high stability and facilitates the conductive stimulation of the acupoint.

[0018] 3. In the conductive acupuncture needles using triboelectricity of the present invention, the source of the charge is the friction or pressure of the friction layer by the external force. Therefore, this design can combine the self-powered characteristics of triboelectricity. When used, according to the different tolerances of individuals or the different needs of stimulation of different acupoints, the intensity and frequency of the electrical stimulation can be controlled by adjusting the friction or pressure, such as the change in the size of the external force, the change in the position or area of ​​the external force, etc., to adapt to the tolerance of different individuals, thereby truly combining the traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture therapy with modern triboelectric technology, and then improving the circulation of qi and blood, regulating body functions and other Chinese medicine indications, truly realizing the modernization and convenience of Chinese medicine, and providing a new technical solution for clinical treatment and daily health management, with broad market application prospects and social benefits. Therefore, the present invention has strong adjustability and a wide range of applications.

[0019] 4. In the conductive acupuncture needles using triboelectricity of the present invention, the base layer is made of an insulating, flexible, biocompatible material, preferably any one of silicone and polyurethane, or any mixture thereof. When used, the base layer is in direct contact with human skin. This material restriction not only allows it to be firmly attached to the surface of human skin, but is also waterproof and sweat-proof, ensuring comfort and safety for long-term wear. It also has strong insulation properties, which can prevent the charge conducted by the conductive layer from overflowing and causing discomfort, thereby achieving safe electrical stimulation of acupuncture points. At the same time, the intensity of the electrical stimulation is ensured to ensure the therapeutic effect. Therefore, the present invention not only has a good conductive effect, but also has a high degree of comfort.

[0020] 5. In the triboelectric conductive press studs of the present invention, an annular adhesive layer is provided on the bottom surface of the flat bottom layer near its outer edge. During use, the adhesive layer enhances the adhesion between the bottom layer and the skin, ensuring stability during wear. Therefore, the present invention has greater stability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 sectional view of .

[0023] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the base layer in the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the midsole through hole of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the conductive layer in the present invention.

[0026] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the press pin in the present invention.

[0027] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the relative position of the insulating layer and the base layer in the present application.

[0028] In the figure: friction layer 1, conductive layer 2, guide insertion ring 21, guide ring hole 22, pluck needle 3, needle ring 31, needle rod 32, needle tip 33, base layer 4, bottom flat layer 41, bottom outer ring 42, bottom boss 43, bottom ring groove 44, bottom through hole 45, attached layer 5, insulating layer 6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The present application is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 — Figure 7 A conductive pluck needle using triboelectricity; the conductive pluck needle comprises a base layer 4, a pluck needle 3, a conductive layer 2 and a friction layer 1; The base layer 4 comprises a bottom flat layer 41 and a bottom outer ring 42 connected to the top of the bottom flat layer 41, a bottom boss 43, the bottom boss 43 is located inside the bottom outer ring 42, and a bottom ring groove 44 is clamped between the bottom outer ring 42 and the bottom boss 43, the bottom of the bottom ring groove 44 is communicated with one end of a bottom through hole 45, and the other end of the bottom through hole 45 is flush with the bottom surface of the bottom flat layer 41 after passing through the bottom flat layer 41; The material of the pluck needle 3 is conductive metal, the pluck needle 3 comprises a needle ring 31 and a needle rod 32, the needle ring 31 is nested in the bottom ring groove 44, the bottom of the needle ring 31 is connected to the top end of the needle rod 32, the bottom end of the needle rod 32 extends downward after passing through the bottom through hole 45, and extends to the outside of the bottom flat layer 41 and forms a needle tip 33; The bottom surface of the conductive layer 2 is connected to the top of the guide insertion ring 21, the inside of the guide insertion ring 21 surrounds a guide ring hole 22, the guide insertion ring 21 is nested in the bottom ring groove 44, the guide ring hole 22 is inserted into the top of the bottom boss 43, the guide insertion ring 21 and the needle ring 31 are opposite to each other, the bottom of the guide insertion ring 21 is in contact with the top of the needle ring 31, and the friction layer 1 is in contact with the top surface of the conductive layer 2.

[0031] An annular attached layer 5 is arranged on the bottom surface of the bottom flat layer 41 near the outer edge thereof.

[0032] The material of the base layer 4 is an insulating flexible biocompatible material.

[0033] The material of the base layer 4 is any one or any mixture of silicone and polyurethane.

[0034] The material of the conductive layer 2 is any one or any mixture of copper, iron and aluminum.

[0035] The material of the friction layer 1 is any one or any mixture of silicone, polytetrafluoroethylene, rubber and nylon.

[0036] The outer circumferential connection of the conductive layer 2 is provided with an insulating layer 6, which is clamped between the friction layer 1 and the bottom outer ring 42 in the longitudinal direction.

[0037] The bottom surface of the friction layer 1 is adhered to the top surface of the conductive layer 2, the conductive layer 2 is adhered to the bottom outer ring 42 and the bottom boss 43, and the needle ring 31 is adhered to the bottom ring groove 44.

[0038] The charge strength generated by the friction of the friction layer 1 under external force is 10-100 mu A.

[0039] The service life of the conductive thimble is 2-48 hours, and the design life of the friction layer 1 is more than 10,000 friction cycles.

[0040] The supplementary technical features of the application are as follows: The material of the thimble 3 in the application is preferably stainless steel, and further preferably high-purity stainless steel.

[0041] The diameter of the needle tip 33 in the application is preferably less than 1 mm, and further preferably 0.5 mm.

[0042] The rubber in the application is preferably any one or any mixture of natural rubber, styrene-butadiene rubber, nitrile rubber and silicone rubber.

[0043] The material of the insulating layer 6 in the application is preferably any one or any mixture of silica gel and polyurethane.

[0044] Example 1: See Figure 1 — Figure 7A conductive type of acupressure needle using triboelectricity; the conductive type of acupressure needle comprises a substrate layer 4, an acupressure needle 3, a conductive layer 2 and a friction layer 1; the substrate layer 4 comprises a bottom flat layer 41 and a bottom outer ring 42 connected to the top of the bottom flat layer 41, a bottom boss 43, the boss 43 is located inside the bottom outer ring 42, a bottom ring groove 44 is clamped between the bottom outer ring 42 and the bottom boss 43, the bottom of the bottom ring groove 44 is communicated with one end of a bottom through hole 45, the other end of the bottom through hole 45 is flush with the bottom surface of the bottom flat layer 41 after penetrating through the bottom flat layer 41; the material of the acupressure needle 3 is conductive metal, the acupressure needle 3 comprises a needle ring 31 and a needle stem 32, the needle ring 31 is nested in the bottom ring groove 44, the bottom of the needle ring 31 is connected to the top end of the needle stem 32, the bottom end of the needle stem 32 extends downward after penetrating through the bottom through hole 45, until extending to the outside of the bottom flat layer 41 and forming a needle tip 33; the bottom surface of the conductive layer 2 is connected to the top of a guide insertion ring 21, the inside of the guide insertion ring 21 surrounds a guide ring hole 22, the guide insertion ring 21 is nested in the bottom ring groove 44, the guide ring hole 22 is inserted into the top of the bottom boss 43, the guide insertion ring 21 and the needle ring 31 are opposite to each other, the bottom of the guide insertion ring 21 is in contact with the top of the needle ring 31, and the friction layer 1 is in contact with the top surface of the conductive layer 2.

[0045] In application, the needle tip 33 is inserted into the target acupoint, and the substrate layer 4 (which can be coated with a medical-grade adhesive to increase adhesion) is pressed and fixed, then the friction layer 1 is rubbed or pressed by the fingers or palms of the human body, so as to generate electric charges by triboelectricity or electrostatic induction, and then the generated electric charges act on the target acupoint through the conductive layer 2, the needle ring 31 and the needle stem 32, so as to realize electric stimulation, which is suitable for improving blood circulation, regulating body functions and other traditional Chinese medicine indications, including but not limited to improving blood circulation, such as being attached to the acupoints of Guanyuan and Zusanli, to promote blood circulation and is suitable for fatigue recovery.

[0046] Embodiment 2 The basic content is the same as that of embodiment 1, except that: In use, the intensity, direction, action area or any combination of the rubbing or pressing action can be changed according to the individual tolerance or the required stimulation of the target acupoint, so as to adjust the intensity and frequency of the final electric stimulation.

[0047] Embodiment 3 The basic content is the same as that of embodiment 1, except that: The shapes of the substrate layer 4, the conductive layer 2 and the friction layer 1 in the present application are all preferably circular cake type.

[0048] Embodiment 4 The basic content is the same as that of embodiment 1, except that: The material of the base layer 4 is any one or any mixture of silica gel and polyurethane; the material of the conductive layer 2 is any one or any mixture of copper, iron and aluminum; the material of the rubbing layer 1 is any one or any mixture of silica gel, polytetrafluoroethylene, rubber and nylon.

[0049] Example 5: The basic content is the same as that of Example 1, except that: The conductive thumbtack needle is a disposable product, with a service life of 2 to 48 hours, and the design life of the rubbing layer 1 is more than 10,000 rubbing cycles to ensure stable output of electric charge within the service life. After use, the whole product is directly discarded to reduce the risk of cross infection.

[0050] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited to the above embodiments, but any equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art according to the disclosed content of the present application shall be included in the protection scope recorded in the claims.

Claims

1. A conductive pushpin utilizing triboelectricity, characterized by: The conductive thimble comprises a substrate layer (4), a thimble (3), a conductive layer (2) and a friction layer (1). The substrate layer (4) comprises a bottom flat layer (41) and a bottom outer ring (42) and a bottom boss (43) connected to the top of the bottom flat layer (41), the bottom boss (43) is located inside the bottom outer ring (42), a bottom ring groove (44) is formed between the bottom outer ring (42) and the bottom boss (43), the bottom of the bottom ring groove (44) is communicated with one end of the bottom through hole (45), the other end of the bottom through hole (45) is communicated with the bottom surface of the bottom flat layer (41) after penetrating through the bottom flat layer (41). The material of the thimble (3) is conductive metal, the thimble (3) comprises a needle ring (31) and a needle rod (32), the needle ring (31) is nested in the bottom ring groove (44), the bottom of the needle ring (31) is connected with the top of the needle rod (32), the bottom of the needle rod (32) extends downward after penetrating through the bottom through hole (45), until extending to the outside of the bottom flat layer (41) and forming a needle tip (33). The bottom surface of the conductive layer (2) is connected with the top of the guide insertion ring (21), the inside of the guide insertion ring (21) forms a guide ring hole (22), the guide insertion ring (21) is nested in the bottom ring groove (44), the guide ring hole (22) is inserted into the top of the bottom boss (43), the guide insertion ring (21) and the needle ring (31) are opposite to each other, the bottom of the guide insertion ring (21) is in contact with the top of the needle ring (31), and the friction layer (1) is in contact with the top surface of the conductive layer (2).

2. A frictionally electrically conductive clothespin according to claim 1, wherein: An annular adhesive layer (5) is arranged on the bottom surface of the bottom flat layer (41) near the outer edge thereof.

3. A frictionally electrically conductive clothespin according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The material of the substrate layer (4) is an insulating flexible biocompatible material.

4. The electrically conductive pushpin utilizing triboelectricity according to claim 3, wherein: The material of the substrate layer (4) is any one or any mixture of silicone and polyurethane.

5. The electrically conductive pushpin utilizing triboelectricity according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The material of the conductive layer (2) is any one or any mixture of copper, iron and aluminum.

6. The electrically conductive pushpin utilizing triboelectricity according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The material of the friction layer (1) is any one or any mixture of silicone, polytetrafluoroethylene, rubber and nylon.

7. The electrically conductive pushpin utilizing triboelectricity according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: An insulating layer (6) is connected around the outside of the conductive layer (2), the insulating layer (6) is longitudinally clamped between the friction layer (1) and the bottom outer ring (42).

8. The electrically conductive pushpin utilizing triboelectricity according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the friction layer (1) is bonded with the top surface of the conductive layer (2), the conductive layer (2) is bonded with the bottom outer ring (42) and the bottom boss (43), and the needle ring (31) is bonded with the bottom ring groove (44).

9. The electrically conductive pushpin utilizing triboelectricity according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The charge strength generated by the friction of the friction layer (1) under external force is 10-100 μA.

10. The electrically conductive pushpin utilizing triboelectricity according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The service life of the conductive thimble is 2-48 hours, and the designed service life of the friction layer (1) is more than 10,000 friction cycles.

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