Meridian stimulation device and method

Abstract

The invention provides a meridian stimulation device and method.The meridian stimulation device comprises a sheath and a meridian stimulation assembly, the meridian stimulation assembly is fixed to the sheath and arranged in the length direction of the sheath, and the sheath is used for wrapping the outer side of the arm of a patient; the meridian stimulation assembly comprises a mounting plate connected and mounted on the sheath and a plurality of stimulation elements uniformly mounted on the mounting plate, the mounting plate covers corresponding arm meridians, at least part of the stimulation elements extend into an arm accommodating space formed in the inner side of the sheath, and the stimulation elements are used for applying external stimulation to the corresponding arm meridians; according to the meridian stimulation device, the outer side of the arm of the patient is wrapped with the sheath, the meridian stimulation assembly correspondingly covers the meridians of the arm, the meridians are integrally stimulated through the stimulation elements, and the problem that existing physiotherapy equipment can only conduct fixed-point stimulation on a certain part of the meridians of the arm is solved; and the effect and efficiency of arm meridian stimulation are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine physiotherapy equipment technology, specifically to a meridian stimulation device. Background Technology

[0002] In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), meridians are the channels through which Qi and blood circulate, connecting the internal organs, the body surface, and all parts of the body. They are the body's regulatory system. Applying external stimulation to the meridians (including acupressure, acupuncture, moxibustion, massage, and hot compresses) can not only have certain health benefits but also prevent and assist in the treatment of diseases. The meridians on the arm are the most commonly used and convenient areas for stimulation. For example, applying external stimulation to the Pericardium Meridian of Hand-Jueyin on the arm can improve heart function, regulate respiration, accelerate blood circulation, and prevent and treat breast hyperplasia.

[0003] Since the meridians in the arm are linearly distributed along the arm, one current method for stimulating these meridians is through manual acupressure or massage by traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. Prolonged manual acupressure or massage is a significant test of the practitioner's physical strength and endurance, leading to decreased efficiency as physical exertion increases. In response, various therapeutic devices such as acupuncture instruments, vibration massagers, moxibustion devices, and meridian stimulators have emerged on the market. However, these devices can only provide targeted stimulation to specific parts of the arm's meridians and cannot provide comprehensive stimulation across the entire meridian network. Stimulating multiple areas requires repeated manual disassembly and reassembly of these devices, resulting in reduced effectiveness and efficiency of arm meridian stimulation. Therefore, a new type of meridian stimulation device is needed to address these issues. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, the present invention provides a wearable arm meridian stimulation device that can be wrapped around the arm and can provide overall stimulation to the corresponding arm meridian areas by covering them with a meridian stimulation component.

[0005] The present invention adopts the following technical solution: a meridian stimulation device, comprising a sheath and a meridian stimulation component, wherein the meridian stimulation component is fixed on the sheath and arranged along the length of the sheath, and the sheath is used to cover the outside of the patient's arm;

[0006] The meridian stimulation component includes a mounting plate connected to and mounted on a sheath and a plurality of stimulation elements uniformly mounted on the mounting plate. The mounting plate covers the corresponding arm meridians, and at least a portion of the stimulation elements extend into the arm receiving space formed inside the sheath. The plurality of stimulation elements are used to apply external stimulation to the corresponding arm meridians.

[0007] Furthermore, the stimulation element includes stimulation protrusions and micro vibrators. A cavity is provided along the length of the mounting plate. Multiple partitions are provided at equal intervals in the cavity to divide the cavity into multiple receiving compartments for fixing and installing the micro vibrators. The multiple micro vibrators are connected in series by wires. Through holes for wires to pass through are provided on the partitions. The multiple stimulation protrusions are fixedly arranged in an array on the bottom surface of the mounting plate.

[0008] Preferably, the stimulation protrusion is made of silicone or plastic and has an arc-shaped bottom.

[0009] Furthermore, an airbag is provided at least partially inside the sheath, the airbag extending along the length of the sheath, and an inflation / deflation connector with a switch is connected to the airbag, the inflation / deflation connector passing through the sheath and extending to the outside of the sheath, which is used to connect an external inflation / deflation device to inflate or deflate the airbag.

[0010] Furthermore, the portion of the sheath opposite the meridian stimulation group has an open structure, and the sheaths on both sides of the open structure are provided with second Velcro straps that can be stuck together.

[0011] Furthermore, the meridian stimulation device also includes a shoulder fixation component and a palm fixation component that are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of the sheath; the shoulder fixation component is used to fix the top end of the sheath to the patient's shoulder, the palm fixation component is used to fix the bottom end of the sheath to the patient's palm, the bottom end of the meridian stimulation component extends to the connection between the palm fixation component and the sheath, and the top end of the meridian stimulation component extends to the shoulder fixation component.

[0012] Furthermore, the shoulder fixation component includes two front pieces and one back piece made of fabric. The sides and tops of the two front pieces are connected to the sides and tops of the back piece, respectively. The bottoms of the two front pieces and the back piece are not connected. The opposite sides of the two front pieces overlap, and the overlapping part is fixed by Velcro. The part where the sides of the front and back pieces meet is connected to the top of the sheath. An opening is provided at the part where the sides of the front and back pieces meet, which communicates with the arm-accommodating space formed inside the sheath. The top of the meridian stimulation component extends past the connection between the front piece and the sheath and extends all the way to the middle of the front piece.

[0013] Furthermore, the hand fixing component includes a glove and a fixing member. The glove is connected to the bottom end of the protective sleeve. The fixing member includes a fixing strap and a first Velcro fastener. The fixing strap and the first Velcro fastener are disposed at the connection between the glove and the protective sleeve. One end of the fixing strap is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve, and the other end of the fixing strap is provided with a Velcro fastener that can be adhered to the first Velcro fastener. After the fixing strap wraps around the protective sleeve once, it can be fixedly connected to the first Velcro fastener.

[0014] Furthermore, a storage pocket for holding the physiotherapy herbal pack is provided on the inner side of the front piece, at least at a position corresponding to a portion of the meridian stimulation components.

[0015] Furthermore, the meridian stimulation device also includes a controller and a power supply. The controller is connected to a power cord and a wire. The other end of the power cord is provided with a USB interface, which can be detachably plugged into the power supply. The other end of the wire is electrically connected to the micro vibrator.

[0016] Furthermore, a meridian stimulation method includes fixing a sheath to the outside of a patient's arm, so that a mounting plate on a meridian stimulation component covers the corresponding arm meridian, and applying external stimulation to the corresponding arm meridian through a plurality of stimulation elements evenly mounted on the mounting plate.

[0017] The meridian stimulation device in this invention patent is covered by a sheath on the outside of the patient's arm, so that the meridian stimulation components cover the meridians of the arm accordingly, and the stimulation elements stimulate the meridians as a whole. This solves the problem that current physiotherapy devices can only stimulate a certain part of the arm meridians, thus improving the effect and efficiency of arm meridian stimulation. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall planar structure of the meridian stimulation device in this invention.

[0019] Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the sheath 2 and the meridian stimulation component 4 in this invention.

[0020] Appendix Figure 3 This is an appendix to the present invention. Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of part A.

[0021] Appendix Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional structural diagram of the meridian stimulation component 4 in this invention.

[0022] Appendix Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the connection between the sheath 2 and the shoulder fixing component 1 or glove 3 in this invention.

[0023] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are explained as follows: shoulder fixation component 1, back piece 11, front piece 12, sheath 2, second Velcro 21, airbag 22, inflation / deflation connector 23, glove 3, fixing strap 31, first Velcro 32, meridian stimulation component 4, mounting plate 41, stimulation protrusion 42, micro vibrator 43, heating element 44, controller 5, mobile power supply 6. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. The invention will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings:

[0025] Example 1

[0026] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 1 , 3 A meridian stimulation device includes a sheath 2 and a meridian stimulation component 4. The meridian stimulation component 4 is arranged along the length of the sheath 2. The meridian stimulation component 4 includes a mounting plate 41, stimulation protrusions 42 and micro vibrators 43. The mounting plate 41 is an elastic silicone plate, rubber plate or plastic plate so as to conform to the skin of the arm.

[0027] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 2 , 3 4. The mounting plate 41 is fixedly connected to the sheath 2 on both sides. A cavity is provided along the length of the mounting plate 41. Multiple micro vibrators 43 are fixedly arranged in the cavity at equal intervals. The cavity can be multiple cavities arranged at equal intervals, and one micro vibrator 43 is fixedly arranged in one cavity. Specifically, multiple partitions 411 are arranged at equal intervals in the cavity to divide the cavity into receiving compartments 412 for multiple micro vibrators 43 to be fixedly installed. The cavity can also be a long strip, and multiple micro vibrators 43 are fixedly arranged in this cavity at equal intervals. The multiple micro vibrators 43 are connected in series by wires 431. A wire hole 413 is opened on the partition 411 for the wires 431 to pass through. Multiple stimulation protrusions 42 are fixedly arranged in an array on the bottom surface of the mounting plate 41, and the multiple stimulation protrusions 42 extend into the arm receiving space formed inside the sheath 2.

[0028] The sheath 2 can be tightly wrapped around the outside of the patient's arm like a sleeve. Medical staff can rotate and adjust the position of the sheath 2 so that the meridian stimulation component 4 covers the corresponding arm meridian (such as the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian). The vibration of the micro vibrator 43 is transmitted to the stimulation protrusion 42 to achieve overall vibration and acupressure stimulation of the entire meridian.

[0029] The aforementioned miniature vibrator 43 uses a miniature flat vibrator (attached). Figure 4(As shown in the image) or cylindrical vibration motor; the miniature flat vibrator mainly includes a base, an eccentric incomplete rotor, and a housing. The rotor will deflect during movement, and then the rotor will hit the housing once every time it rotates. Because the rotor rotates at high speed, the impact frequency is also very high, which produces a buzzing-like vibration. There are 6 circular coil electrodes printed on the bottom of the rotor. The electrodes are connected to the coils and contact the brushes on the base. In this way, it can work according to the principle of electromagnetic induction. A pendulum weight is added to the iron core to make the vibration effect better.

[0030] A cylindrical vibration motor mainly consists of a rotor, an eccentric wheel or a paddle-like structure, and a vibrating plate. An eccentric wheel or a paddle-like structure is installed on the rotor. The principle is that the high-speed rotating motor drives the eccentric wheel or paddle-like structure to quickly strike the vibrating plate, thereby generating high-frequency vibration.

[0031] To improve patient comfort and prevent prolonged vibration and pressure stimulation from causing skin damage to the stimulation protrusion 42, the stimulation protrusion 42 is made of silicone or plastic and has an arc-shaped bottom.

[0032] As a preferred embodiment, multiple ventilation holes can be evenly provided on the sheath 2 to further improve patient comfort.

[0033] To facilitate wearing the arm protector 2 and to accommodate patients of different body sizes, please refer to the instruction manual attached. Figure 2 The part of the sheath 2 opposite to the meridian stimulation component 4 has an open structure, and the sheath 2 on both sides of the open structure is provided with a second Velcro 21 that can be stuck to each other.

[0034] When in use, separate the second Velcro 21 that are stuck together, allow the patient's arm to enter the sheath 2 through the opening structure, and wrap the sheath 2 around the outside of the patient's arm. Then, stick the second Velcro 21 together to make the sheath 2 tightly cover the outside of the arm.

[0035] The inventor considered that relying solely on the fixing force of the second Velcro 21 and the sheath 2 might prevent the meridian stimulation component 4 from adhering tightly to the arm meridians. Furthermore, the inventor also considered that the tightness of the fit between the meridian stimulation component 4 and the arm meridians could not be adjusted arbitrarily. (Refer to the attached instruction manual.) Figure 2An airbag 22 is provided inside the sheath 2. Specifically, the airbag 22 is located on the left and / or right side of the opening structure of the sheath 2, in a position as opposite as possible to the meridian stimulation component 4. The airbag 22 extends along the length of the sheath 2 and is elongated. An inflation / deflation connector 23 with a switch is connected to the airbag 22. The inflation / deflation connector 23 passes through the sheath 2 and extends to the outside of the sheath 2. The inflation / deflation connector 23 is used to connect an external inflation / deflation device (such as an air pump, air inflator, etc.) to inflate the airbag 22, or to open the switch on the inflation / deflation connector 23 to deflate it. By inflating the airbag 22, the meridian stimulation component 4 can fit more closely to the arm meridians.

[0036] In one specific embodiment, the meridian stimulation device further includes a controller 5 and a power supply 6. A storage bag for storing the power supply 6 is provided outside the protective sleeve 2. The controller 5 is fixed outside the protective sleeve 2 and is connected to a power cord and a wire. The other end of the power cord is provided with a USB interface, which can be detachably plugged into the power supply 6. The other end of the wire is hidden inside the protective sleeve 2 and is electrically connected to the wire 431 on the micro vibrator 43. The controller 5 may integrate a switch, an regulator, a timer, and a display screen. The switch is used to turn the micro vibrator 43 on and off. The regulator can adjust the vibration frequency and / or amplitude of the micro vibrator 43. The timer can set the time for each operation of the device. The display screen can display information such as the vibration frequency and / or amplitude of the micro vibrator 43 and the operation time.

[0037] In this embodiment, the meridian stimulation method of the meridian stimulation device is as follows: First, tear open the second Velcro 21 on the sheath 2, and put the arm into the sheath 2 through the opening structure on the opposite side of the meridian stimulation component 4. Adjust the position of the meridian stimulation component 4 so that it covers the meridian to be stimulated on the arm. By sticking the second Velcro 21, the sheath 2 is tightly wrapped around the outside of the arm. Inflate the air bag 22 through the inflation / deflation connector 23 to make the meridian stimulation component 4 fit the arm meridian better. At the same time, deflate the air by opening the switch on the inflation / deflation connector 23 to adjust the tightness of the fit between the meridian stimulation component 4 and the arm meridian. Finally, adjust the vibration frequency and / or amplitude, running time, etc. of the micro vibrator 43 through the controller 5, and the arm meridian stimulation can be started.

[0038] Heating elements 44 (graphene heating film, carbon fiber heating sheet, or ceramic heating element) can also be integrated on the mounting plate 41. The heating elements are integrated inside the mounting plate 41 at the bottom of the cavity and are evenly distributed along the length of the mounting plate 41. Wires are connected to the heating elements, and the heating elements are electrically connected to the controller 5 through the wires. The controller 5 controls the opening and closing of the heating elements and adjusts the heating temperature of the heating elements (heating temperature between 28 and 45°C) to provide warm stimulation to the arm meridians, thereby improving the effect of arm meridian stimulation.

[0039] Example 2

[0040] The inventors discovered that the meridian stimulation device in Example 1 simply wraps the sheath 2 directly over the patient's outer arm without any fixed-position components. Therefore, during use, the position of the meridian stimulation component 4 can only be adjusted by rotation to cover the arm meridians. However, the exact location of the arm meridians is only known to a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner; patients or their families cannot accurately locate them. Thus, the meridian stimulation device in Example 1 requires operation by professionals in specific locations (such as hospitals or traditional Chinese medicine clinics), making it unsuitable for home use and inconvenient, thus hindering its use and promotion. Therefore, to address the above problems…

[0041] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 1 , 3 A meridian stimulation device includes a shoulder fixation component 1, a sheath 2, a palm fixation component, and a meridian stimulation component 4. Two sheaths 2 are respectively connected and installed on both sides of the shoulder fixation component 1, which can stimulate the meridians of the patient's left hand and / or right hand. The palm fixation component is connected and installed on the other end of the sheath 2. The meridian stimulation component 4 is arranged along the length of the sheath 2, with the bottom end of the meridian stimulation component 4 extending to the connection between the palm fixation component and the sheath 2, and the top end of the meridian stimulation component 4 extending to the shoulder fixation component 1.

[0042] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 1 The shoulder fixing component 1 is similar to a sleeveless garment, while the sleeve 2 is similar to the sleeve of the garment. The connection relationship and method between the two are the same as those of the garment. The shoulder fixing component 1 includes two front pieces 12 and one back piece 11 made of fabric. The sides and tops of the two front pieces 12 are connected to the sides and tops of the back piece 11, respectively. The bottoms of the two front pieces 12 and the back piece 11 are not connected. The opposite sides of the two front pieces 12 overlap, and the overlapping part is fixed by Velcro. The part where the sides of the front pieces 12 and the back piece 11 meet is connected to the top of the sleeve 2. An opening (i.e., the cuff of the sleeveless garment) is opened at the part where the sides of the front pieces 12 and the back piece 11 meet, which is connected to the arm-accommodating space formed by the inner side of the sleeve 2. The top of the meridian stimulation component 4 extends past the connection between the front piece 12 and the sleeve 2 and extends all the way to the middle of the front piece 12.

[0043] When the shoulder fixation component 1 is worn, the patient's arm extends out from the opening, the back piece 11 is on the patient's back, and the two front pieces 12 are on both sides of the chest. The two front pieces 12 are fixed by Velcro on the overlapping part, thus fixing the shoulder fixation component 1 to the patient's shoulder.

[0044] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 1The hand fixing component includes a glove 3 and a fixing member. The glove 3 is connected to the bottom end of the protective sleeve 2. The fixing member includes a fixing strap 31 and a first Velcro 32. The fixing strap 31 and the first Velcro 32 are set at the connection between the glove 3 and the protective sleeve 2. One end of the fixing strap 31 is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve 2, and the other end of the fixing strap 31 is provided with Velcro that can be adhered to the first Velcro 32. After the fixing strap 31 is wrapped around the protective sleeve 2, it can be fixedly connected to the first Velcro 32.

[0045] When wearing the hand fixation component, the patient inserts their hand into the glove 3, wraps the fixation strap 31 around the wrist, and then pulls it tight and attaches it to the first Velcro 32, thus fixing the hand fixation component to the patient's hand.

[0046] After the shoulder fixation component 1 and the palm fixation component are set, since the shoulder fixation component 1 is fixed to the patient's shoulder and the palm fixation component is fixed to the patient's palm, after fixing the two ends of the sheath 2, the sheath 2 is then tightened on the arm by the second Velcro 21, so the direction of the sheath 2 is also fixed, that is, the direction of the meridian stimulation component 4 is also fixed.

[0047] Taking the Pericardium Meridian of Hand-Jueyin as an example, its pathway on the arm begins in the chest, from the armpit, descends along the inner side of the upper arm between the Hand-Taiyin and Hand-Shaoyin Meridians, enters the elbow, then descends to the forearm, along the space between the two tendons, enters the palm, and continues to the tip of the middle finger; see attached diagram. Figure 1 The position of the meridian stimulation component 4 shown corresponds to the direction of the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian. Therefore, the meridian stimulation component 4 on the meridian stimulation device corresponding to the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian extends from the middle of the front piece 12, through the connection between the front piece 12 and the sheath 2, and downwards along the length of the sheath 2 until it reaches the connection between the glove 3 and the bottom of the sheath 2, corresponding to the position of the middle finger of the glove 3. After the patient puts on the shoulder fixation component 1, the palm fixation component and the sheath 2, the corresponding meridian stimulation component 4 will cover the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian.

[0048] Therefore, the meridian stimulation device in this embodiment is designed for the stimulation of the pericardium meridian of the hand. When it is designed for other arm meridians, the meridian stimulation component 4 can be designed in the corresponding position according to the direction of the arm meridian. Thus, different arm meridians correspond to a dedicated meridian stimulation device. Except for the different directions of the meridian stimulation component 4, the other structures and principles are the same.

[0049] Refer to the instruction manual appendix Figure 2 , 34. The meridian stimulation component 4 includes a mounting plate 41, stimulation protrusions 42, and micro vibrators 43. The mounting plate 41 is an elastic silicone plate, rubber plate, or plastic plate to conform to the skin of the arm. The two sides of the mounting plate 41 are fixedly connected to the sheath 2. A cavity is provided along the length of the mounting plate 41. Multiple micro vibrators 43 are fixedly arranged in the cavity at equal intervals. There can be multiple cavities arranged at equal intervals, and one micro vibrator 43 is fixedly arranged in one cavity. Specifically, micro vibrators 43 are arranged at equal intervals in the cavity. Multiple partitions 411 divide the cavity into receiving compartments 412 for the fixed installation of multiple micro vibrators 43. The cavity can also be a long strip. Multiple micro vibrators 43 are fixedly arranged at equal intervals in the cavity. The multiple micro vibrators 43 are connected in series by wires 431. The partitions 411 are provided with wire holes 413 for the wires 431 to pass through. Multiple stimulation protrusions 42 are fixedly arranged in an array on the bottom surface of the mounting plate 41, and the multiple stimulation protrusions 42 extend into the arm receiving space formed inside the sheath 2.

[0050] The sheath 2 can be tightly wrapped around the outside of the patient's arm like a sleeve, so that the meridian stimulation component 4 covers the corresponding arm meridian (such as the Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian). The vibration of the micro vibrator 43 is transmitted to the stimulation protrusion 42 to achieve overall vibration and acupressure stimulation of the entire meridian.

[0051] The aforementioned miniature vibrator 43 uses a miniature flat vibrator (attached). Figure 4 (As shown in the image) or cylindrical vibration motor; the miniature flat vibrator mainly includes a base, an eccentric incomplete rotor, and a housing. The rotor will deflect during movement, and then the rotor will hit the housing once every time it rotates. Because the rotor rotates at high speed, the impact frequency is also very high, which produces a buzzing-like vibration. There are 6 circular coil electrodes printed on the bottom of the rotor. The electrodes are connected to the coils and contact the brushes on the base. In this way, it can work according to the principle of electromagnetic induction. A pendulum weight is added to the iron core to make the vibration effect better.

[0052] A cylindrical vibration motor mainly consists of a rotor, an eccentric wheel or a paddle-like structure, and a vibrating plate. An eccentric wheel or a paddle-like structure is installed on the rotor. The principle is that the high-speed rotating motor drives the eccentric wheel or paddle-like structure to quickly strike the vibrating plate, thereby generating high-frequency vibration.

[0053] To improve patient comfort and prevent prolonged vibration and pressure stimulation from causing skin damage to the stimulation protrusion 42, the stimulation protrusion 42 is made of silicone or plastic and has an arc-shaped bottom.

[0054] As a preferred embodiment, multiple ventilation holes can be evenly provided on the sheath 2 to further improve patient comfort.

[0055] To facilitate wearing the arm protector 2 and to accommodate patients of different body sizes, please refer to the instruction manual attached. Figure 2 The part of the sheath 2 opposite to the meridian stimulation component 4 has an open structure, and the sheath 2 on both sides of the open structure is provided with a second Velcro 21 that can be stuck to each other.

[0056] When in use, separate the second Velcro 21 that are stuck together, allow the patient's arm to enter the sheath 2 through the opening structure, and wrap the sheath 2 around the outside of the patient's arm. Then, stick the second Velcro 21 together to make the sheath 2 tightly cover the outside of the arm.

[0057] Because the part of the sheath 2 opposite the meridian stimulation component 4 is an open structure, while the part where the glove 3 connects to the bottom of the sheath 2 (glove opening) and the part where the shoulder fixing component 1 connects to the top of the sheath 2 (shoulder fixing component 1 cuff) are both ring structures, for easy installation and removal of the second Velcro 21, please refer to the instruction manual attached. Figure 5 The glove 3 and the bottom of the protective sleeve 2, and the shoulder fixing component 1 and the top of the protective sleeve 2 are only fixedly connected in the upper half (referring to the part containing the meridian stimulation component 4), while the lower half (referring to the part containing the second Velcro 21) are separated.

[0058] The inventor considered that relying solely on the fixing force of the second Velcro 21 and the sheath 2 might prevent the meridian stimulation component 4 from adhering tightly to the arm meridians. Furthermore, the inventor also considered that the tightness of the fit between the meridian stimulation component 4 and the arm meridians could not be adjusted arbitrarily. (Refer to the attached instruction manual.) Figure 2 An airbag 22 is provided inside the sheath 2. Specifically, the airbag 22 is located on the left and / or right side of the opening structure of the sheath 2, in a position as opposite as possible to the meridian stimulation component 4. The airbag 22 extends along the length of the sheath 2 and is elongated. An inflation / deflation connector 23 with a switch is connected to the airbag 22. The inflation / deflation connector 23 passes through the sheath 2 and extends to the outside of the sheath 2. The inflation / deflation connector 23 is used to connect an external inflation device (such as an air pump, air inflator, etc.) to inflate the airbag 22, or to open the switch on the inflation / deflation connector 23 to deflate it. By inflating the airbag 22, the meridian stimulation component 4 can fit more closely to the arm meridians.

[0059] In one specific embodiment, the meridian stimulation device further includes a controller 5 and a power supply 6. A storage bag for storing the power supply 6 is provided on the front of any one of the front panels 12. The controller 5 is fixed to the front of any one of the front panels 12. The controller 5 is connected to a power cord and a wire. The other end of the power cord is provided with a USB interface, which can be detachably plugged into the power supply 6. The other end of the wire is hidden in the sheath 2 and the front panel 12 and / or the rear panel 11, and is electrically connected to the wire 431 on the micro vibrator 43. The controller 5 can integrate a switch, an regulator, a timer, and a display screen. The switch is used to turn the micro vibrator 43 on and off. The regulator can adjust the vibration frequency and / or amplitude of the micro vibrator 43. The timer can set the time for each operation of the device. The display screen can display information such as the vibration frequency and / or amplitude of the micro vibrator 43 and the operation time.

[0060] With the combined action of the palm fixing component, shoulder fixing component 1, protective sleeve 2 and second Velcro 21, the meridian stimulation component 4 can be prevented from shifting due to vibration or other reasons during the use of the meridian stimulation device, thus affecting the meridian stimulation effect.

[0061] When using existing acupuncture devices, vibration massagers, moxibustion devices, meridian stimulators, and other physiotherapy equipment, herbal packs or moxibustion packs are often applied to the corresponding acupoints to enhance the meridian stimulation effect. This also provides the medicinal benefits of dispersing nodules, clearing the meridians, and relieving pain. For example, when targeting the Pericardium Meridian of Hand-Jueyin, herbal packs or moxibustion packs are often applied to the Tianchi acupoint. Therefore...

[0062] See attached document Figure 1 A storage pocket 13 is provided on the inner side of the front piece 12, in the middle position corresponding to the Tianchi acupoint. A physiotherapy Chinese medicine pack or moxibustion pack can be placed in the storage pocket 13. The Chinese medicine pack or moxibustion pack is located between the meridian stimulation component 4 and the patient's skin.

[0063] In this embodiment, the meridian stimulation method of the meridian stimulation device is as follows: First, tear open the second Velcro 21 on the sheath 2 and the Velcro of the overlapping part of the two front pieces 12. Put the arm into the opening formed on the side where the front piece 12 and the rear piece 11 are connected, and continue to put it into the sheath 2 until the palm is put into the glove 3. After wrapping the sheath 2 around the fixed strap 31, it can be fixedly connected to the first Velcro 32. The two front pieces 12 are fixed by the Velcro of the overlapping part. Then, the second Velcro 21 on the sheath 2 is fixed. At this time, the meridian stimulation component 4 covers the corresponding meridian of the arm to be stimulated. Inflate the air bag 22 through the inflation / deflation connector 23 to make the meridian stimulation component 4 fit the arm meridian better. At the same time, deflate by opening the switch on the inflation / deflation connector 23 to adjust the tightness of the fit between the meridian stimulation component 4 and the arm meridian. Finally, adjust the vibration frequency and / or amplitude, running time, etc. of the micro vibrator 43 through the controller 5, and the arm meridian stimulation can be started.

[0064] Heating elements 44 (graphene heating film, carbon fiber heating sheet, or ceramic heating element) can also be integrated on the mounting plate 41. The heating elements are integrated inside the mounting plate 41 at the bottom of the cavity and are evenly distributed along the length of the mounting plate 41. Wires are connected to the heating elements, and the heating elements are electrically connected to the controller 5 through the wires. The controller 5 controls the opening and closing of the heating elements and adjusts the heating temperature of the heating elements (heating temperature between 28 and 45°C) to provide warm stimulation to the arm meridians, thereby improving the effect of arm meridian stimulation.

[0065] Obviously, modifications and / or additions can be made to the above-mentioned meridian stimulation device and corresponding method without departing from the scope and domain of the present invention.

[0066] It is equally clear that, although the present invention has described the meridian stimulation device in detail, those skilled in the art will certainly be able to obtain many other equivalent forms of meridian stimulation devices and corresponding methods, which have the features described in the claims and are therefore within the scope of protection defined herein.

Claims

1. A meridian stimulation device, characterized in that: Includes a sheath (2) and a meridian stimulation component (4), the meridian stimulation component (4) being fixed on the sheath (2) and arranged along the length of the sheath (2), the sheath (2) being used to cover the outside of the patient's arm; The meridian stimulation component (4) includes a mounting plate (41) connected to the sheath (2) and a plurality of stimulation elements uniformly mounted on the mounting plate (41). The mounting plate (41) covers the corresponding arm meridian. At least a portion of the stimulation element extends into the arm receiving space formed inside the sheath (2). The plurality of stimulation elements are used to apply external stimulation to the corresponding arm meridian.

2. The meridian stimulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stimulation element includes stimulation protrusions (42) and micro vibrators (43). A cavity is provided along the length of the mounting plate (41). Multiple partitions (411) are provided at equal intervals in the cavity to divide the cavity into multiple receiving compartments (412) for fixing the micro vibrators (43). The multiple micro vibrators (43) are connected in series by wires (431). A wire hole (413) is provided on the partition (411) for the wires (431) to pass through. The multiple stimulation protrusions (42) are fixedly arranged in an array on the bottom surface of the mounting plate (41). The stimulation protrusions (42) are made of silicone or plastic and their bottom ends are arc-shaped. And / or, a heating element 44 is integrated on the mounting plate 41. The heating element 44 is integrated inside the mounting plate 41 at the bottom of the cavity and is evenly distributed along the length of the mounting plate 41.

3. The meridian stimulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An airbag (22) is provided at least partially inside the sheath (2). The airbag (22) extends along the length of the sheath (2). An inflation / deflation connector (23) with a switch is connected to the airbag (22). The inflation / deflation connector (23) passes through the sheath (2) and extends to the outside of the sheath (2). It is used to connect an external inflation / deflation device to inflate or deflate the airbag (22).

4. The meridian stimulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The portion of the sheath (2) opposite the meridian stimulation component (4) has an open structure, and the sheath (2) on both sides of the open structure is provided with a second Velcro (21) that can be stuck together.

5. The meridian stimulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The meridian stimulation device also includes a shoulder fixation component (1) and a palm fixation component, which are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of the sheath (2); the shoulder fixation component (1) is used to fix the top end of the sheath (2) to the patient's shoulder, the palm fixation component is used to fix the bottom end of the sheath (2) to the patient's palm, the bottom end of the meridian stimulation component (4) extends to the connection between the palm fixation component and the sheath (2), and the top end of the meridian stimulation component (4) extends to the shoulder fixation component (1).

6. The meridian stimulation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The shoulder fixing component (1) includes two front pieces (12) and one back piece (11) made of fabric. The sides and tops of the two front pieces (12) are connected to the sides and tops of the back piece (11) respectively. The bottoms of the two front pieces (12) and the back piece (11) are not connected. The opposite sides of the two front pieces (12) overlap, and the overlapping part is fixed by Velcro. The part where the sides of the front pieces (12) and the back piece (11) are connected to the top of the sleeve (2). An opening is provided at the part where the sides of the front pieces (12) and the back piece (11) are connected to the arm accommodating space formed inside the sleeve (2). The top of the meridian stimulation component (4) extends through the connection between the front piece (12) and the sleeve (2) and extends all the way to the middle of the front piece (12).

7. The meridian stimulation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hand fixing component includes a glove (3) and a fixing member. The glove (3) is connected to the bottom end of the protective sleeve (2). The fixing member includes a fixing strap (31) and a first Velcro (32). The fixing strap (31) and the first Velcro (32) are set at the connection between the glove (3) and the protective sleeve (2). One end of the fixing strap (31) is fixedly connected to the protective sleeve (2), and the other end of the fixing strap (31) is provided with a Velcro that can be attached to the first Velcro (32). After the fixing strap (31) wraps around the protective sleeve (2) once, it can be fixedly connected to the first Velcro (32).

8. The meridian stimulation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: A storage pocket (13) for holding a physiotherapy herbal pack is provided on the inner side of the front piece (12), at least at the position corresponding to part of the meridian stimulation component (4).

9. The meridian stimulation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The meridian stimulation device also includes a controller (5) and a mobile power supply (6). The controller (5) is connected to a power cord and a wire. The other end of the power cord is provided with a USB interface. The USB interface can be detachably plugged into the mobile power supply (6). The other end of the wire is electrically connected to the micro vibrator (43).

10. The meridian stimulation method of the meridian stimulation device according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that: The sheath (2) is fixedly wrapped around the outside of the patient's arm so that the mounting plate (41) on the meridian stimulation component (4) covers the corresponding arm meridian and external stimulation is applied to the corresponding arm meridian through multiple stimulation elements evenly installed on the mounting plate (41).

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