Moxibustion device and method applied to acupuncture points at tail ends of four limbs

Abstract

The portable moxibustion device comprises a base, a lifting rod, a telescopic rod and a moxibustion cylinder, the lower end of the lifting rod is connected with the base, the upper end of the lifting rod is connected with one end of the telescopic rod through a connector, the other end of the telescopic rod is connected with the moxibustion cylinder through a spherical holder, and a moxa cone inserting needle is connected to the bottom of the moxibustion cylinder. The moxibustion device is used for solving the problems that an existing moxibustion device generally lacks precise positioning and moxibustion application angle adjusting functions aiming at the characteristics of the acupoints at the tail ends of the four limbs, and the requirement for precise moxibustion treatment on the acupoints at the tail ends of the four limbs in clinic cannot be met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a moxibustion device and method for use on acupoints at the extremities. Background Technology

[0002] Commonly available moxibustion devices are mainly divided into two categories: portable handheld moxibustion boxes and fixed moxibustion instruments. Portable handheld moxibustion boxes often use a hollow metal box with adjustable ventilation holes. Users hold the moxibustion box above the moxibustion area and control the burning speed of the moxa stick by adjusting the opening and closing of the ventilation holes. While these devices are portable, they have significant drawbacks when applying moxibustion to the extremities such as fingers and toes: First, due to the large size and fixed shape of the box, it is difficult to fit snugly against the narrow curved surfaces of the fingers and toes, resulting in the moxa heat not being accurately applied to acupoints; second, the handheld nature of the device causes wobbling, making the moxibustion distance unstable and easily leading to local skin burns or poor moxibustion effects. Fixed moxibustion devices typically employ a column support structure with a height-adjustable moxibustion head, with some high-end devices also equipped with infrared temperature measurement and automatic temperature control systems. While these devices can achieve relatively stable temperature control when applied to large areas such as the torso, they present significant challenges when used on the extremities. For example, the range of motion of the moxibustion head is limited, making it difficult to flexibly adjust to specific acupoints on the fingers and toes; furthermore, the devices themselves are relatively bulky, hindering continuous moxibustion application to the extremities where frequent changes in posture are required. Additionally, existing moxibustion devices generally lack precise positioning and angle adjustment functions tailored to the characteristics of acupoints on the extremities, failing to meet the clinical needs for precise moxibustion treatment of these areas. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a moxibustion device and method for acupoints on the extremities, which solves the problem that existing moxibustion devices generally lack precise positioning and moxibustion angle adjustment functions for the characteristics of acupoints on the extremities, and cannot meet the clinical needs for precise moxibustion treatment of acupoints on the extremities.

[0004] To solve the above problems, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows: A moxibustion device for acupoints on the extremities includes a base, a lifting rod, a telescopic rod, and a moxibustion cylinder. The lower end of the lifting rod is connected to the base, and the upper end of the lifting rod is connected to one end of the telescopic rod via a connector. The other end of the telescopic rod is connected to the moxibustion cylinder via a spherical gimbal. A moxa stick needle is connected to the bottom of the moxibustion cylinder.

[0005] The base includes a storage box and a lid. The storage box is used to store the telescopic rod and the moxibustion tube. A notch is provided on one side of the storage box for placing the lifting rod. The lower end of the lifting rod is connected to the storage box at one end of the notch by a pin.

[0006] A magnetic clasp is provided on one side of the storage box.

[0007] The ball head includes a ball seat, a ball head, and a cue stick, with an opening on one side of the ball seat for the cue stick to be inserted.

[0008] A fixing plate is magnetically attached to the bottom of the moxibustion tube, and one end of the moxa stick is fixedly connected to the fixing plate.

[0009] The connector includes a connector body, with a tenon at the lower end of the body and a mortise at the upper end of the lifting rod. The tenon can be separately connected into the mortise. One end of the telescopic rod is connected to the body by a screw.

[0010] Multiple ventilation holes are provided on the surface of the moxibustion tube.

[0011] The process involves inserting a lit moxa stick into a needle, then adjusting the lifting rod, telescopic rod, and ball joint to position the moxibustion cylinder at the designated location on the body, where the burning moxa stick inside the cylinder performs moxibustion on the body.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This patent addresses the gap in existing technology regarding the lack of specialized moxibustion instruments for acupoints on the extremities, constructing an integrated solution. By setting up a three-dimensionally adjustable spherical gimbal structure and multi-segment telescopic connecting rods, it achieves precise positioning of the moxibustion head on delicate areas such as fingers and toes; the dual moxibustion units support independent / combined use, with a single module adaptable to precise moxibustion of a single acupoint, and the dual units combined to simultaneously treat paired acupoints; coupled with an ergonomic handle and foldable storage box design, it ensures the stability and safety of the device during moxibustion, and reduces the volume to 1 / 3 of traditional instruments through modular storage, breaking through the technical bottlenecks of existing equipment in terms of portability and precise moxibustion, and filling the market gap for specialized moxibustion instruments for specific acupoints on fingers and toes. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings: Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the moxibustion tube according to the present invention. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Moxibustion tube; 2. Spherical gimbal; 3. Telescopic rod; 4. Connector; 5. Lifting rod; 6. Base; 7. Magnetic plate; 8. Fixing plate; 9. Moxa stick insertion needle; 10. Pin; 10. Vent hole; 201. Opening; 401. Tenon; 402. Mortise; 601. Box lid; 602. Storage box; 603. Notch. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0016] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a moxibustion device for acupoints on the extremities includes a base 6, a lifting rod 5, a telescopic rod 3, and a moxibustion cylinder 1. The lifting rod 5 and the telescopic rod 3 are both made of PPS polyphenylene sulfide and have the same structure, both being sleeve-type telescopic structures. The lower end of the lifting rod 5 is connected to the base 6, and the upper end of the lifting rod 5 is connected to one end of the telescopic rod 3 through a connector 4. The other end of the telescopic rod 3 is detachably connected to the moxibustion cylinder 1 through a ball-shaped gimbal 2. A moxa stick needle 9 is connected to the bottom of the moxibustion cylinder 1, and the moxa stick is inserted into the moxa stick needle 9. The moxibustion tube 1 has a diameter of 6cm, a height of 5cm, and a thickness of 0.2cm. The moxibustion tube 1 is cylindrical and made of iron-based high-temperature alloy material. Its high-temperature resistance can ensure that the moxibustion tube 1 maintains good structural integrity during long-term use. Its high strength and high hardness also increase the wear resistance and impact resistance of the moxibustion tube 1. Its good corrosion resistance can resist the erosion of moxa burning products and some corrosive substances in the external environment. Its heat resistance temperature of 600°C-700°C can block heat transfer and avoid burns from contact. Because it contains iron and other components, it has good magnetism. In use, the base 6 provides support for the entire moxibustion device. The lit moxa stick is inserted into the needle. The height of the moxibustion cylinder 1 is adjusted by adjusting the lifting rod 5, the front and back of the moxibustion cylinder 1 is adjusted by adjusting the telescopic rod 3, and the angle of the moxibustion cylinder 1 is adjusted by the spherical gimbal 2. This allows control of the distance between the moxa stick inside the moxibustion cylinder 1 and the desired acupoints on the foot or hand, and adjustment of the appropriate moxibustion temperature, thereby reducing manpower and freeing up the hands.

[0017] like Figure 3 and 5As shown, the base 6 includes a storage box 602 and a lid 601. The storage box 602 is used to store the telescopic rod 3 and the moxibustion cylinder 1. A notch 603 for placing the lifting rod 5 is provided on one side of the storage box 602. The lower end of the lifting rod 5 is connected to one end of the storage box 602 at the notch 603 by a pin 10. Tightening the pin 10 can fix the lifting rod 5. A handle is provided on the lid. The storage box 602 can effectively protect the items inside the box from damage, isolate them from external air and moisture, prevent the items inside the box from oxidizing or getting damp, and extend the service life of the moxibustion device. On the other hand, the disassembled telescopic rod 3 and moxibustion cylinder 1 can be placed in the storage box 602, allowing the telescopic rod 3 to fall into the notch 603 for easy storage, transportation, and stacking.

[0018] A magnetic suction plate 7 is glued and fixed to one side of the storage box 602. When two moxibustion devices are used simultaneously, the two moxibustion devices are connected together by the magnetic suction plate. The two storage boxes 602 that are magnetically attached together can increase the stability of the device during use. In addition, the two devices can be used separately to moxibust the outer side of the foot, or they can be used together to moxibust the inner side of the foot at the same time.

[0019] The spherical gimbal includes a ball seat, a ball head, and a ball rod, with an opening 201 on one side of the ball seat for the ball rod to engage. This structure allows for adjustment of the angle of the moxibustion tube 1, and when the ball rod is rotated into the notch 603, the moxibustion tube 1 can be positioned vertically downwards.

[0020] The storage box has a handle 11. When not in use, the handle 11 fits against the partition, making good use of space and making it easy to organize and store without obstructing the other half of the moxibustion device. When in use, the handle can be rotated for carrying.

[0021] like Figure 2 As shown, a fixing plate 8 is magnetically attached to the bottom surface of the moxibustion cylinder 1, and one end of the moxa stick insertion needle 9 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate. In use, after inserting the moxa stick into the moxa stick insertion needle 9, the fixing plate is magnetically attached to the bottom surface of the moxibustion cylinder 1, which makes it easy to fix the moxa stick inside the moxibustion cylinder 1.

[0022] The connector 4 includes a body with a tenon 401 at the lower end and a mortise 402 at the upper end of the lifting rod 5. The tenon 401 can be detachably connected into the mortise 402. One end of the telescopic rod 3 is connected to the body via a screw. This structure facilitates the separation and storage of the telescopic rod 3 and the lifting rod 5. Furthermore, the mortise and tenon structure ensures a stable frame and prevents the device from easily loosening.

[0023] The surface of the moxibustion cylinder 1 has 6 ventilation holes 101 to facilitate the circulation of air inside the moxibustion cylinder.

[0024] Both the telescopic rod 3 and the connector 4 are made of PPS (polyphenylene sulfide). PPS has high heat resistance, can be used for a long time, and can ensure the stability and safety of the moxibustion device. In addition, the material has high strength, good rigidity and high hardness, making the moxibustion device sturdy and durable, able to withstand a certain amount of external impact and friction, and not easily damaged. Furthermore, the material has good dimensional stability, with minimal dimensional changes under high temperature and different humidity conditions, which can ensure the structural integrity of the moxibustion device.

[0025] The embodiments described in this specification are merely examples of implementations of the inventive concept. The scope of protection of this invention should not be considered as limited to the specific forms stated in the embodiments. The scope of protection of this invention also extends to equivalent technical means that can be conceived by those skilled in the art based on the inventive concept.

Claims

1. A portable moxibustion device for acupoints on the extremities, comprising a base, a telescopic lifting rod, a telescopic rod, and a moxibustion cylinder, wherein the lower end of the telescopic lifting rod is rotatably connected to the base, the upper end of the telescopic lifting rod is connected to one end of the telescopic rod via a connector, and the other end of the telescopic rod is detachably connected to the moxibustion cylinder via a ball joint, characterized in that: A moxa stick insertion needle for suspending and fixing the moxa stick is connected to the bottom of the moxa cylinder; the base includes a storage box and a box cover. The storage box is used to store the telescopic rod and the moxa cylinder. A notch for placing the telescopic lifting rod is provided on one side of the storage box. The lower end of the telescopic lifting rod is connected to the storage box at one end of the notch by a pin. A magnetic plate is provided on one side of the storage box. When two moxibustion devices are used at the same time, the two moxibustion devices are connected together by the magnetic plate so that moxibustion can be applied to the acupoints on the inner side of both feet at the same time.

2. The moxibustion device for acupoints on the extremities according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ball head includes a ball seat, a ball head, and a cue stick, with an opening on one side of the ball seat for the cue stick to be inserted.

3. The moxibustion device for acupoints on the extremities according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box has a handle.

4. A moxibustion device for acupoints on the extremities according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A fixing plate is magnetically attached to the bottom of the moxibustion tube, and one end of the moxa stick is fixedly connected to the fixing plate.

5. A moxibustion device for acupoints on the extremities according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The connector includes a connector body, with a tenon at the lower end of the body and a mortise at the upper end of the lifting rod. The tenon can be separately connected into the mortise. One end of the telescopic rod is connected to the body by a screw.

6. A moxibustion device for acupoints on the extremities according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: Multiple ventilation holes are provided on the surface of the moxibustion tube.

7. A moxibustion device for acupoints on the extremities according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The telescopic rod and connector are both made of PPS (polyphenylene sulfide).

8. A method for using the moxibustion device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 applied to acupoints on the extremities, characterized in that: The process involves inserting a lit moxa stick into a needle, then adjusting the lifting rod, telescopic rod, and ball joint to position the moxibustion cylinder at the designated location on the body, where the burning moxa stick inside the cylinder performs moxibustion on the body.

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