Knee joint traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of fumigation devices, and discloses a knee joint traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device which comprises a corrugated rubber pipe fixedly arranged between a first fixing mechanism and a second fixing mechanism, the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism each comprise a lower clamp and an upper clamp which are the same in structure, and the lower clamps are hinged to one sides of the upper clamps; the upper clamp comprises a smoking box which is detachably inserted into the placement groove, an air filter element is detachably inserted into one side, close to the placement groove, of the interior of the upper clamp, one side of the air filter element and one side, away from the smoking box, of an inner cavity of the upper clamp form a temperature adjusting cavity, a limiting strip for limiting the air filter element is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the placement groove, and a transition cavity is formed between the limiting strip and the air filter element. When the device is installed on the knee joint of a patient, the patient can freely walk, move and treat at the same time, and can do other things, so that the device is more convenient to use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of fumigation devices, specifically a traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device for the knee joint. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and herbal medicine generally refer to drugs that are collected, processed, and prepared under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine theory, with explanations of their mechanisms of action and guidance for clinical application. In short, TCM refers to substances used to prevent, treat, and diagnose diseases and have rehabilitation and health care effects under the guidance of TCM theory. TCM and herbal medicine are generally used in conjunction with fumigation devices.

[0003] For example, patent number CN202010473263.X describes a device for periodically treating knee pain in the elderly, comprising a fixing ring consisting of an upper ring and a lower ring that interlock. Both the upper and lower rings have interconnected water channels and air chambers. The air chambers have several ventilation holes at their inner ends facing the fixing rings. A medicine box is fixedly connected to the upper end of the upper ring, containing interconnected heating chambers and steam chambers. The steam chambers and air chambers are connected, as are the heating chambers and water channels. Several water nozzles are located on the water channels facing the inside of the fixing rings. In actual use, it was found that when the device is fixed to the patient's thighs and calves on both sides of the knee joint, the rigid connection at both ends forces the patient to lie down and not move. Prolonged fumigation while lying down is very uncomfortable, affecting physical activity and preventing other activities. Standing up and walking affects the therapeutic effect of the device, making it very inconvenient to use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems mentioned in the background art, the present invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device for the knee joint, which has the advantage that when installed on the patient's knee joint, the patient can walk freely, receive treatment while moving, and also do other things, making the device more convenient to use.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device for the knee joint, comprising a corrugated rubber tube fixed between a first fixing mechanism and a second fixing mechanism, wherein both the first fixing mechanism and the second fixing mechanism include a lower clamp and an upper clamp, and have the same structure, wherein the lower clamp and the upper clamp are hinged on one side;

[0006] The upper clamp includes a smoking box that can be detachably inserted into the placement slot. An air filter is detachably inserted into the upper clamp on the side adjacent to the placement slot. The side of the air filter and the side of the upper clamp cavity away from the smoking box form a temperature regulating cavity. A limiting strip for limiting the position of the air filter is fixed at the bottom of the placement slot. A transition cavity is formed between the limiting strip and the air filter.

[0007] The temperature regulating cavity is equipped with an exhaust fan fixed on the inner wall of one side of the corrugated rubber tube. A first flexible tube is provided on the outer side of the upper clamp at a position corresponding to the exhaust fan, which penetrates and fixes the upper end of the corrugated rubber tube, and connects the corrugated rubber tube, the first flexible tube and the temperature regulating cavity. A second flexible tube is fixed at the lower end of the corrugated rubber tube and the upper end of the side wall of the temperature regulating cavity. A sealing cap for sealing is hinged at the upper opening of the upper clamp.

[0008] In the above technical solution, preferably, the upper and lower sides of both ends of the inner cavity of the smoking box are provided with through holes for exhaust, and filter screens for filtration are fixed around the through holes.

[0009] In the above technical solution, preferably, the upper clamp has an air inlet on the side away from the first hose that communicates with the placement groove, and the air inlet communicates with the through hole on the lower side of the smoking box.

[0010] In the above technical solution, preferably, the opposing surfaces of the lower clamp and the upper clamp are set as semicircles, and the two semicircles are spliced ​​into a circle, and the semicircular surfaces of the lower clamp and the upper clamp are glued with silicone pads for sealing.

[0011] In the above technical solution, preferably, the temperature regulating cavity of the upper clamp is fixedly provided with a temperature regulating mechanism on the side corresponding to the exhaust fan, and the temperature regulating mechanism includes a mounting groove opened on the side corresponding to the exhaust fan.

[0012] In the above technical solution, preferably, a cooling chip is detachably inserted into the mounting slot, and a heat sink is fixed on the side of the cooling chip outside the upper clamp, with a miniature fan for heat dissipation fixed on the upper end of the heat sink.

[0013] In the above technical solution, preferably, the upper clamp is fixedly mounted on one side of the second hose, and the second hose is located in the middle of the fixed frame and is limited thereto.

[0014] In the above technical solution, preferably, an exhaust hood is fixedly provided on the outer side of the upper clamp at a position connected to the temperature control chamber via an exhaust fan, and the exhaust hood is connected and fixed to one end of the first hose.

[0015] In the above technical solution, preferably, one end of the first hose and the second hose is flush with the inner wall of the corrugated rubber tube.

[0016] In the above technical solution, preferably, the upper clamp and the lower clamp are fixed together by a snap lock.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0018] This invention involves the user holding the upper and lower clamps and pulling them towards the thigh when the foot is fully inserted through the corrugated rubber tube until the middle of the corrugated rubber tube is at the knee joint. The two clamps are then secured with a buckle. The same operation is performed to close and install the upper and lower clamps of the second fixation mechanism, thereby installing the first and second fixation mechanisms on the patient's leg. Since the corrugated rubber tube is a flexible tube, knee joint movement is not interfered with. When installed on the patient's knee joint, the patient can walk freely, receive treatment while moving, or do other things, making the device more convenient to use.

[0019] This invention achieves a fumigation effect by having the temperature-adjusted gas delivered by an exhaust fan through an exhaust hood and a first flexible hose to a corrugated rubber tube, where it accumulates and is then used to achieve the same effect. The gas inside the corrugated rubber tube then re-enters the temperature-adjusting chamber through a second flexible hose for further temperature adjustment, thus creating a cycle to achieve the same fumigation effect. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a stereoscopic front view diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a stereoscopic rear view diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the clamp of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded surface of the temperature control mechanism of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional perspective view of the first fixing mechanism of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the fumigation device of the present invention.

[0026] In the diagram: 1. First fixing mechanism; 101. Lower clamp; 102. Upper clamp; 2. Second fixing mechanism;

[0027] 3. Temperature control mechanism; 31. Cooling element; 32. Miniature fan; 33. Mounting slot;

[0028] 4. Smoking box; 5. Filter screen; 6. Limiting strip; 7. Placement slot; 8. Air inlet; 9. Air outlet hood; 10. First flexible hose; 11. Sealing cap; 12. Second flexible hose; 13. Fixing bracket; 14. Corrugated rubber hose; 15. Exhaust fan; 16. Air filter element; 17. Silicone pad; 18. Through hole; 19. Transition chamber; 20. Temperature regulating chamber. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the present invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device for the knee joint, including a corrugated rubber tube 14 fixed between a first fixing mechanism 1 and a second fixing mechanism 2. Both ends of the corrugated rubber tube 14 are connected by semi-circular plates (not shown in the figure) and screws to press the corrugated rubber tube 14 onto the surfaces of the upper clamp 102 and the lower clamp 101, thereby achieving fixation. The corrugated rubber tube 14 is preferably made of silicone rubber. Silicone rubber has very good resilience, that is, after the material is deformed by force, it can quickly return to its initial state. At the same time, it is non-toxic and heat-resistant, and has good sealing performance when it is in contact with the patient's skin. In addition, it can be deformed according to the thickness of the patient's leg, so that patients of various body types can use it.

[0031] Both the first fixing mechanism 1 and the second fixing mechanism 2 include a lower clamp 101 and an upper clamp 102, and have the same structure and are made of high-temperature resistant plastic material, such as PPS, PTFE, etc. The lower clamp 101 and the upper clamp 102 are fixedly hinged on one side by a hinge. The opposite surfaces of the lower clamp 101 and the upper clamp 102 are set as semicircles, and the two semicircles are spliced ​​into a circle. The plastic glue on the semicircular surfaces of the lower clamp 101 and the upper clamp 102 are glued and fixed to the silicone pad 17.

[0032] The upper clamp 102 includes a smoke box 4 that is detachably inserted into the placement slot 7. The smoke box 4 is preferably made of stainless steel, which is heat-resistant, has a long service life, and its two sides are tightly sealed against the inner wall of the placement slot 7. An air filter 16 is detachably inserted into the upper clamp 102 near the placement slot 7. The air filter 16 is a commonly used filter and will not be described in detail. It is used to filter solid dust. One side of the air filter 16 and the side of the upper clamp 102 away from the smoke box 4 form a temperature regulating chamber 20. A limiting strip 6 is fixed at the bottom of the placement slot 7 to limit the movement of the air filter 16. The limiting strip 6 and the air filter 16 form a transition chamber 19. The transition chamber 19 is used for the sedimentation of large dust particles and assists the air filter 16 in filtration.

[0033] A ventilation fan 15 for venting is fixed to the inner wall of the corrugated rubber tube 14 on one side of the temperature-regulating chamber 20 by screws. An exhaust hood 9 is fixed to the outer side of the upper clamp 102 at the position where it communicates with the temperature-regulating chamber 20 through the ventilation fan 15. The exhaust hood 9 is funnel-shaped and is fixed to one end of the first hose 10, connecting the corrugated rubber tube 14, the first hose 10, and the temperature-regulating chamber 20 for conveying steam. A second hose 12 is fixed to the lower end of the corrugated rubber tube 14 and the upper end of the side wall of the temperature-regulating chamber 20. One end of the first hose 10 and the second hose 12 is flush with the inner wall of the corrugated rubber tube 14. This design allows the hose to contact the patient's skin, preventing abrasion to the patient's skin when the patient moves. A sealing cap 11 for sealing is hinged to the upper opening of the upper clamp 102. The sealing cap 11 is fixed to the upper clamp 102 by a lock, which facilitates disassembly and replacement of the fumigation box 4.

[0034] When the sealing cap 11 is closed with the upper clamp 102, it presses the smoking box 4 tightly against the bottom of the upper clamp 102, sealing the opening of the smoking box 4 and preventing the burning Chinese medicinal materials from leaking out.

[0035] The upper clamp 102 is integrally formed with a fixing frame 13 on one side of the second hose 12, and the second hose 12 is located in the middle of the fixing frame 13 and is limited thereto.

[0036] like Figure 2 , 3 As shown, the upper and lower sides of both ends of the smoke box 4 are provided with through holes 18 for exhaust. The through holes 18 can be rectangular, circular, etc., including, but not limited to, a filter screen 5 for filtration is fixed around the through holes 18. The filter screen 5 is preferably a metal mesh that can be cleaned multiple times without being damaged. The upper clamp 102 is provided with an air inlet 8 on the side away from the first hose 10, which is connected to the placement groove 7. The shape of the air inlet 8 is the same as that of the through hole 18, so that the flow rate is the same. The air inlet 8 is connected to the through hole 18 on the lower side of the smoke box 4.

[0037] like Figure 2 , 3 As shown, a temperature regulating mechanism 3 is fixedly installed on the side of the temperature regulating cavity 20 of the upper clamp 102 corresponding to the exhaust fan 15. The temperature regulating mechanism 3 includes a mounting groove 33 opened on the side corresponding to the exhaust fan 15. The structure of the mounting groove 33 is as follows: Figure 4 As shown, a cooling chip 31 is detachably inserted into the mounting slot 33. The cooling chip 31 can switch between cooling and heating on one side to meet the needs of temperature regulation. Thermal grease is applied between the cooling chip 31 and the heat sink on the outer side of the upper clamp 102. The heat sink is fixed to the surface of the upper clamp 102 by screws. A miniature fan 32 for heat dissipation is fixed at the upper end of the heat sink.

[0038] like Figure 1As shown, the upper clamp 102 and the lower clamp 101 are fixed together by a latch lock. The latch lock is a prior art technology and consists of a male and a female, which can enable the upper clamp 102 and the lower clamp 101 to be closed or opened.

[0039] Working principle and usage process of this invention:

[0040] When using this device, the user should first separate the upper clamp 102 and the lower clamp 101 of the first fixing mechanism 1 and pry them apart slightly, and insert the front end of the foot into the corrugated rubber tube 14. If the diameter of the corrugated rubber tube 14 is slightly smaller than the length of the foot, the corrugated rubber tube 14 can be pulled forcefully. The inner diameter of the corrugated rubber tube 14 is preferably 20cm to allow normal foot sizes to enter.

[0041] When the foot is completely passed through the corrugated rubber tube 14, the user holds the upper clamp 102 and the lower clamp 101 and pulls them toward the thigh until the middle of the corrugated rubber tube 14 is at the knee joint. Then, the user forcefully closes the upper clamp 102 and the lower clamp 101 and then fixes them with a buckle lock. The same operation is performed to close and install the upper clamp 102 and the lower clamp 101 of the second fixation mechanism 2, thereby installing the first fixation mechanism 1 and the second fixation mechanism 2 on the patient's leg. The first fixation mechanism 1 is located on the thigh and the second fixation mechanism 2 is located on the calf.

[0042] At this point, the patient needs to sit down with their legs straight, place the Chinese medicinal herbs in the fumigation box 4 and ignite them. Then, close the sealing lid 11 with the latch lock and upper clamp 102. Next, the user turns on the switch to activate the portable power supply for the exhaust fan 15 or cooling element 31. The rotating blades of the exhaust fan 15 draw out the air from inside the fumigation box 4, lowering the internal air pressure. Outside air enters the fumigation box 4 through the air inlet 8 and the through hole 18 at the bottom of the fumigation box 4. The combustion fumes then enter the transition chamber 19 through the through hole 18 at the top of the fumigation box 4. It should be noted that the filter 5 prevents the leakage of Chinese medicinal herbs or ash after combustion, while the transition chamber 19 collects some of the ash from the Chinese medicinal herbs. Smaller dust particles are filtered by the air filter 16 and then enter the temperature control chamber 20. The temperature of the fumigated gas can be adjusted in the temperature control chamber 20, as follows:

[0043] To reduce the fumigation temperature, the cooling chip 31 is located at one end of the temperature regulating cavity 20 to generate cold air to balance the temperature of the fumigation gas and achieve a cooling effect. The other end will generate high temperature. At this time, the heat is transferred to the heat sink, and the micro fan 32 works to drive the air flow on the surface of the heat sink to achieve heat dissipation.

[0044] To lower the fumigation temperature, the cooling element 31 is positioned at one end of the temperature regulating cavity 20 to generate heated air, thereby increasing the temperature of the fumigation gas and achieving the effect of raising the temperature.

[0045] After the temperature is adjusted, the gas is transported by the exhaust fan 15 through the exhaust hood 9 and the first hose 10 into the corrugated rubber tube 14, where it accumulates to achieve the steaming effect. The gas in the corrugated rubber tube 14 will re-enter the temperature-adjusting chamber 20 through the second hose 12 for temperature adjustment, and so on, to achieve the steaming effect.

[0046] After the above operations are completed, the user can stand up and walk freely. The corrugated rubber tube 14 is a flexible tube, so the knee joint movement is not interfered with. At the same time, the air inlet 8 is located on one side, so the Chinese medicine will not leak when it is moved. When this device is installed on the patient's knee joint, the patient can walk freely, receive treatment while moving, or do other things, making the device more convenient to use.

[0047] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0048] 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. A traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device for the knee joint, characterized in that: Including the corrugated rubber pipe (14) fixed between the first fixed mechanism (1) and the second fixed mechanism (2), the first fixed mechanism (1) and the second fixed mechanism (2) both include the lower clamp (101) and the upper clamp (102), and the structure is the same, one side of the lower clamp (101) and the upper clamp (102) is hinged; The upper clamp (102) includes a smoking box (4) which is detachably inserted into the placement groove (7), an air filter (16) is detachably inserted into the inner side of the placement groove (7) of the upper clamp (102), one side of the air filter (16) and the inner cavity of the upper clamp (102) away from the side of the smoking box (4) form a temperature adjusting cavity (20), and a limiting strip (6) is fixed at the bottom of the placement groove (7) to limit the air filter (16), and a transition cavity (19) is formed between the limiting strip (6) and the air filter (16). The temperature adjusting cavity (20) is located on one side of the inner wall of the corrugated rubber pipe (14) and is provided with an air exhaust fan (15) for air exhaust, the outer side of the upper clamp (102) is provided with a first hose (10) penetrating through the upper end of the corrugated rubber pipe (14) at a position corresponding to the air exhaust fan (15), so that the corrugated rubber pipe (14), the first hose (10) and the temperature adjusting cavity (20) are communicated, and the lower end of the corrugated rubber pipe (14) is fixedly connected with the second hose (12) communicated with the upper end of the side wall of the temperature adjusting cavity (20), and the opening at the upper end of the upper clamp (102) is hinged with a sealing cover (11) for sealing.

2. The knee joint traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper side and the lower side of the inner cavity of the smoking box (4) are both provided with a through hole (18) for exhaust, and a filter screen (5) is fixed around the through hole (18) for filtering.

3. The knee joint traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The side of the upper clamp (102) away from the first hose (10) is provided with an air inlet (8) communicated with the placement groove (7), and the air inlet (8) is communicated with the through hole (18) on the lower side of the smoking box (4).

4. The knee joint traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The opposite surfaces of the lower clamp (101) and the upper clamp (102) are semicircular, and the two semicircles are spliced into a circular shape, and a silica gel pad (17) for sealing is glued on the semicircular surface of the lower clamp (101) and the upper clamp (102).

5. The knee joint traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature adjusting cavity (20) of the upper clamp (102) is fixedly provided with a temperature adjusting mechanism (3) at a position corresponding to the air exhaust fan (15), and the temperature adjusting mechanism (3) includes a mounting groove (33) provided at a position corresponding to the air exhaust fan (15).

6. The knee joint traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A refrigeration fin (31) is detachably inserted into the mounting groove (33), and a heat dissipation fin is fixedly arranged on one side of the refrigeration fin (31) outside the upper clamp (102), and a micro fan (32) for heat dissipation is fixedly arranged on the upper end of the heat dissipation fin.

7. The knee joint traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The upper clamp (102) is fixedly provided with a fixing frame (13) on one side of the second hose (12), and the second hose (12) is located in the middle of the fixing frame (13) and is limited.

8. The knee joint traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An air outlet cover (9) is fixedly arranged on the outer side of the upper clamp (102) at a position communicated with the temperature adjusting cavity (20) through the air exhaust fan (15), and the air outlet cover (9) is fixedly connected with one end of the first hose (10).

9. The knee joint traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first hose (10) and the second hose (12) are flush with the inner wall of the corrugated rubber tube (14) at one end.

10. The knee joint traditional Chinese medicine fumigation device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper clamp (102) and the lower clamp (101) are fixed by a snap lock.

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