Automatic needle withdrawing equipment for acupuncture and moxibustion

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of acupuncture assistors, in particular to acupuncture automatic needle withdrawing equipment which comprises a support, a motor, a lead screw, a sliding block, an acupuncture push piece, a displacement sensor and a control module. And by arranging the bracket, stable support is provided for the whole equipment. The lead screw is driven by the motor, the rotating motion of the lead screw is converted into the linear motion of the sliding block, and then the acupuncture push piece is driven to push the needle body. The position change of the acupuncture push piece is accurately detected by arranging the displacement sensor, information is transmitted to the microcontroller, the microcontroller adjusts the running state of the motor according to preset parameters, the accuracy of the acupuncture depth is ensured, and real-time monitoring and feedback control over the moving distance of the acupuncture push piece are achieved. The technical problem that in order to achieve accurate control, an existing acupuncture automatic needle withdrawing device is complex in structural design is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of acupuncture aids technology, and in particular to an automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] Acupuncture, as an ancient and effective traditional Chinese medicine treatment, has been widely used to alleviate and treat various diseases, including but not limited to chronic pain, nervous system disorders, digestive system diseases, and mental health issues. Manual acupuncture relies entirely on the doctor's experience and skill level; the depth of needle insertion is difficult to control precisely, especially for beginners or when dealing with complex acupoints, easily resulting in needles being inserted too deeply or too superficially. With the increasing demands of modern medicine and the rising number of patients, the workload of medical staff has also gradually increased. To reduce the workload of medical staff and improve treatment consistency, automated acupuncture needle withdrawal devices have emerged. However, existing automated acupuncture needle withdrawal devices are often designed to be very complex in order to achieve precise control, which not only increases costs but may also affect the stability of the equipment and the difficulty of maintenance.

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this novel automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device provides a relatively simple structure that can precisely control the depth of acupuncture. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This addresses the technical challenge of complex structural designs in existing automatic acupuncture needle dispensing devices, which require precise control.

[0005] This invention provides an automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device, comprising a support, a motor, a lead screw, a slider, an acupuncture pusher, a displacement sensor, and a control module. The support includes a base plate and a first side plate and a second side plate respectively connected to both sides of the base plate. The motor is located on one side of the first side plate. The two ends of the lead screw are respectively connected to the first side plate and the second side plate, and one end of the lead screw is connected to the output end of the motor. The slider is connected to the lead screw. The acupuncture pusher is used to push the needle body, and the acupuncture pusher is connected to the slider. The displacement sensor is used to detect the moving distance of the acupuncture pusher and is located on the other side of the first side plate. The control module includes a microcontroller, which is electrically connected to the displacement sensor and the motor respectively.

[0006] Preferably, bearings are provided on both the first and second side plates, and the bearings are used to connect the lead screw.

[0007] Preferably, the support also includes a guide rod, with its two ends connected to the first side plate and the second side plate respectively. The sliding rod and the lead rod are arranged in parallel, and one side of the acupuncture pusher is slidably connected to the guide rod.

[0008] Preferably, an automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device further includes a needle storage chamber, the bottom of which is provided with a needle dispensing cavity, and one end of the acupuncture pusher is located inside the needle dispensing cavity.

[0009] Preferably, an automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device further includes an electrical stimulation module, which includes an electrically connected signal generator and an electrode probe, an electrically connected microcontroller, and an electrode probe connected to the needle body.

[0010] Preferably, the electrode probe has a ring structure and is installed at the outlet of the needle cavity.

[0011] Preferably, an automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device further includes a heating module for adjusting the needle body. The heating module includes an electrically connected heating element and a temperature sensor, both of which are located on the top of the inner side of the needle body storage compartment.

[0012] Preferably, an automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device further includes a UVC LED light strip for sterilization, the UVC LED light strip being composed of multiple UVC LED beads, and the UVC LED light strip being located on the top of the inner side of the needle storage compartment.

[0013] Preferably, the needle storage compartment is equipped with a mesh screen to separate the needle from the heating module and the UVC LED light strip.

[0014] Preferably, the control module also includes a control panel electrically connected to the microcontroller.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are reflected in the fact that the support frame provides stable support for the entire device. A motor drives a lead screw, whose rotational motion is converted into linear motion of a slider, which in turn drives the acupuncture pusher to push the needle. A displacement sensor precisely detects changes in the position of the acupuncture pusher and transmits this information to a microcontroller. The microcontroller adjusts the motor's operating state according to preset parameters, ensuring the accuracy of the acupuncture depth and achieving real-time monitoring and feedback control of the pusher's movement distance. This solves the technical problem of complex structural design in existing automatic acupuncture needle dispensing devices for achieving precise control. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is one of the perspective views of an automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device provided by the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 The second perspective view of an automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device provided by the present invention (including the needle storage compartment).

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the needle storage compartment provided by the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic block diagram of the circuit connection structure provided by the present invention.

[0020] In the diagram: 1-Bracket; 11-Base plate; 12-First side plate; 13-Second side plate; 14-Bearing; 2-Motor; 21-Lead screw; 22-Slider; 23-Acupuncture pusher; 3-Displacement sensor; 4-Control module; 5-Needle storage compartment; 51-Needle outlet chamber; 6-Electrical stimulation module; 61-Electrode probe; 7-Heating module; 71-Heating element; 72-Temperature sensor; 8-UVC LED light strip; 9-Spacing mesh. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0022] Reference Figures 1-4 An automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device includes a support 1, a motor 2, a lead screw 21, a slider 22, an acupuncture pusher 23, a displacement sensor 3, and a control module 4. The support 1 includes a base plate 11 and a first side plate 12 and a second side plate 13 connected to both sides of the base plate 11. The motor 2 is located on one side of the first side plate 12. The two ends of the lead screw 21 are connected to the first side plate 12 and the second side plate 13, respectively, and one end of the lead screw 21 is connected to the output end of the motor 2. The slider 22 is connected to the lead screw 21. The acupuncture pusher 23 is used to push the needle body, and the acupuncture pusher 23 is connected to the slider 22. The displacement sensor 3 is used to detect the moving distance of the acupuncture pusher 23, and the displacement sensor 3 is located on the other side of the first side plate 12. The control module 4 includes a microcontroller, which is electrically connected to the displacement sensor 3 and the motor 2.

[0023] The support bracket 1 provides stable support for the entire device. The motor 2 drives the lead screw 21, whose rotational motion is converted into linear motion of the slider 22, which in turn drives the acupuncture pusher 23 to push the needle. A displacement sensor 3 accurately detects the positional changes of the acupuncture pusher 23 and transmits the information to the microcontroller. The microcontroller adjusts the operation of the motor 2 according to preset parameters to ensure the accuracy of the acupuncture depth, achieving real-time monitoring and feedback control of the movement distance of the acupuncture pusher 23. This solves the technical problem of complex structural design in existing automatic acupuncture needle dispensing devices for precise control.

[0024] In some embodiments, bearings 14 are provided on both the first side plate 12 and the second side plate 13, and the bearings 14 are used to connect the lead screw 21.

[0025] Reference Figure 1 The bearing 14 provides a stable support point for the lead screw 21, ensuring that the lead screw 21 remains stable during rotation.

[0026] Furthermore, the support 1 also includes a guide rod, the two ends of which are connected to the first side plate 12 and the second side plate 13 respectively. The slide rod and the lead rod 21 are arranged in parallel, and one side of the acupuncture pusher 23 is slidably connected to the guide rod.

[0027] Because acupuncture requires highly precise positional control, relying solely on the lead screw 21 may not completely guarantee that the slider 22 will not deviate or wobble. The guide rod ensures that the acupuncture pusher 23 moves smoothly along the length of the lead screw 21, improving acupuncture accuracy. Furthermore, the guide rod also increases the stability of the support structure 1. The guide rod is not shown in the figure.

[0028] In some embodiments, an automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device further includes a needle storage chamber 5, the bottom of which is provided with a needle dispensing cavity 51, and one end of the acupuncture pusher 23 is located inside the needle dispensing cavity 51.

[0029] Reference Figure 3 The needle storage compartment 5 is used to centrally store the needles, facilitating needle loading and replacement and reducing contact between the needles and dust or bacteria during operation. The needle exit chamber 51 allows control over the needle exit position and direction, and only a single needle can be accommodated within it. The acupuncture pusher 23 accurately pushes the single needle to the predetermined position, improving the accuracy of needle exit and ensuring the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture treatment.

[0030] Preferably, an automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device further includes an electrical stimulation module 6, which includes an electrically connected signal generator and an electrode probe 61, an electrically connected microcontroller, and an electrode probe 61 connected to the needle body.

[0031] The microcontroller controls the signal generator, which adjusts the intensity, frequency, and pulse width of the output current according to a preset treatment plan. It precisely sets the most suitable electrical stimulation conditions based on different treatment needs and individual differences, thereby improving the effectiveness and safety of the treatment. The motor-driven probe 2 transmits the electrical signal generated by the signal generator to the designated needle, ensuring that the electrical signal effectively acts on the human body, stimulating acupoints, relieving pain, and promoting blood circulation.

[0032] More preferably, the electrode probe 61 has a ring structure and is installed at the outlet of the needle cavity 51.

[0033] Reference Figure 3 When the needle body is pushed out of the needle outlet chamber 51, the electrode probe 61 makes stable contact with the needle body, ensuring that the current is effectively transmitted to the target acupoint through the needle body.

[0034] Preferably, an automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device further includes a heating module 7 for adjusting the needle body. The heating module 7 includes an electrically connected heating element 71 and a temperature sensor 72, both of which are located on the top inside the needle body storage compartment 5.

[0035] Reference Figure 3 Specifically, the heating element 71 is a heating wire, and the heating module 7 is used to heat the needle body. The temperature of the needle body is monitored in real time by setting a temperature sensor 72 and the information is transmitted to the microcontroller. The microcontroller adjusts the working state of the heating element 71 according to the data fed back by the temperature sensor 72, thereby achieving precise control of the needle body temperature and avoiding overheating and burns to the skin, or underheating and reduced treatment effect.

[0036] Reference Figure 3 Preferably, an automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device further includes a UVC LED light strip 8 for sterilization. The UVC LED light strip 8 is composed of multiple UVC LED beads and is located on the top of the inner side of the needle storage chamber 5.

[0037] Since the needles need to come into direct contact with the patient's skin and even enter the body, maintaining their sterility is crucial. UVC ultraviolet light can destroy the DNA or RNA structure of microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses, thereby preventing their reproduction and ultimately causing their death. By installing a UVC LED light strip 8 on top of the needle storage chamber 5, the light directly irradiates the inside of the chamber, continuously disinfecting the needles and the storage chamber 5, improving the hygiene level of the equipment and reducing the risk of cross-infection.

[0038] Preferably, the needle storage compartment 5 is provided with a partition 9 inside, which is used to separate the needle from the heating module 7 and the UVC LED light strip 8.

[0039] Reference Figure 3 By setting up the mesh 9, the needle body is effectively prevented from directly contacting the heating module 7 or the UVC LED light strip 8. On the one hand, this avoids the needle body from directly contacting the heating element 71, which would cause the needle body to overheat and the needle body to be heated unevenly, affecting the temperature sensor 72's judgment of the needle body temperature. On the other hand, it reduces the obstruction of the ultraviolet light emitted by the UVC LED light strip 8 by the needle body, so that the ultraviolet light is evenly distributed in the needle body storage chamber 5, thereby improving the sterilization efficiency.

[0040] Preferably, the control module 4 also includes a control panel electrically connected to the microcontroller.

[0041] The operator interacts with the device intuitively through the control panel. This interaction includes, but is not limited to, starting and stopping the motor 2, adjusting the needle insertion depth, setting the heating temperature, and adjusting the electrical stimulation parameters. In the description of the embodiments of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "assembly" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0042] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device, characterized in that: include: The support includes a base plate and a first side plate and a second side plate respectively connected to both sides of the base plate; The motor is located on one side of the first side plate; The lead screw is connected to the first side plate and the second side plate at both ends, and one end of the lead screw is connected to the output end of the motor. The slider is connected to the lead screw; The acupuncture pusher is used to push the needle body; the acupuncture pusher is connected to the slider. A displacement sensor is used to detect the movement distance of the acupuncture pusher. The displacement sensor is located on the other side of the first side plate. The control module includes a microcontroller, which is electrically connected to the displacement sensor and the motor.

2. The automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Bearings are provided on both the first and second side plates, and the bearings are used to connect the lead screw.

3. The automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support also includes a guide rod, with its two ends connected to the first side plate and the second side plate respectively. The sliding rod and the lead rod are arranged in parallel, and one side of the acupuncture pusher is slidably connected to the guide rod.

4. The automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a needle storage compartment, with a needle outlet cavity at the bottom of the needle storage compartment, and one end of the acupuncture pusher located inside the needle outlet cavity.

5. An automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes an electrical stimulation module, which includes an electrically connected signal generator and electrode probe, an electrically connected microcontroller, and an electrode probe and needle body.

6. An automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The electrode probe has a ring structure and is installed at the outlet of the needle cavity.

7. An automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a heating module for adjusting the needle body, the heating module comprising an electrically connected heating element and a temperature sensor, both of which are located on the top inside the needle body storage compartment.

8. An automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: It also includes a UVC LED light strip for sterilization, which consists of multiple UVC LED beads and is located on the top inside the needle storage compartment.

9. An automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The needle storage compartment is equipped with a mesh screen to separate the needle from the heating module and the UVC LED light strip.

10. An automatic acupuncture needle dispensing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The control module also includes a control panel that is electrically connected to the microcontroller.

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