Traditional Chinese medicine acupoint stimulation sleep improving device

Abstract

The invention relates to the field of medical instruments, and discloses a traditional Chinese medicine acupoint stimulation sleep improving device which comprises a mask, an elastic band is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mask, an adjusting mechanism is arranged on the inner wall of the mask, and after multiple sets of arc-shaped plates A and arc-shaped plates B move at the same time, the adjusting mechanism can adjust the acupoint stimulation function. The positions of the arc-shaped plate A and the arc-shaped plate B can still be independently and secondarily adjusted, so that the accuracy of massaging acupuncture points is ensured; the adjusting mechanism comprises an arc-shaped plate A, an arc-shaped plate B is slidably connected to the outer wall of the arc-shaped plate A, a T-shaped sliding block is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc-shaped plate A, and a moving groove is formed in the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate B. By arranging the fixing mechanism, the positions of a plurality of groups of arc-shaped plates A and arc-shaped plates B can be quickly adjusted at the same time by pressing outer rods, so that a plurality of groups of massage rods are driven to move to acupuncture points at the same time for aligned massage work, and the adjusting efficiency is improved while the adaptability of the device is ensured.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a device for improving sleep through acupoint stimulation in traditional Chinese medicine. Background Technology

[0002] With the fast pace of modern life and increasingly heavy workloads, people are experiencing greater stress, which can lead to false sleep, excessive mental stress, and memory loss.

[0003] Existing sleep aids, including acupoint stimulation devices from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), such as CN115105717A, disclose a TCM acupoint stimulation sleep improvement device. This device, belonging to the field of TCM acupoint stimulation therapy technology, addresses the problems of inconvenient operation, poor user experience, and limited therapeutic effect when stimulating the Sishencong acupoint for sleep improvement. The device includes a headrest with a placement slot located on the bottom outer wall, and a storage frame fixed to the inner wall of the slot. The user rests by placing their neck on the headrest, and while resting, the four acupoint massage blocks, driven by a motor, reciprocate to press the Sishencong acupoints, thus stimulating these points on the head. This significantly improves the user experience and therapeutic effect. Furthermore, the acupoint massage blocks stimulate the Sishencong acupoints without requiring manual pressure, greatly reducing discomfort and improving the overall experience. Labor saving; for example, CN221451437U discloses a traditional Chinese medicine acupoint stimulation sleep improvement device, which relates to the field of medical device technology. It includes an arc-shaped plate, with connecting mechanisms on both sides of the arc-shaped plate. The connecting mechanism includes a connecting part. A limiting groove is opened on the surface of the arc-shaped plate. A first spring is fixedly connected to the surface of the limiting groove. The other end of the first spring is fixedly connected to a limiting plate. Multiple positioning plates are fixedly connected to the surface of the limiting plate. Multiple through holes for the positioning plates to pass through are opened on the surface of the limiting groove. Electrode pieces are fixedly installed on the surface of the arc-shaped plate. Multiple slots are opened on the surface of the connecting part. One of the slots has a through hole. A stop plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of the through hole. By setting the connecting mechanism, the present invention can adjust the device according to the size of the user's head, making it more comfortable to wear, and the electrode pieces at the top fit the head better.

[0004] The two sets of acupoint stimulation devices mentioned above have two approaches. The first set treats patients by placing massage pads. However, considering that different patients have different body sizes, the acupoints may vary. This is because the device cannot adjust the spacing between the massage rods according to the patient's individual condition, affecting its adaptability. The second set treats patients by wearing electrical pads. However, the ring design causes multiple sets of electrode pads to change position. If the acupoints are misaligned, it is impossible to ensure that multiple sets of electrode pads are in close contact with the patient's acupoints simultaneously. This makes the stimulation of multiple acupoints less precise and affects the stimulation effect. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine acupoint stimulation device for improving sleep. It solves the problems of existing traditional Chinese medicine acupoint stimulation devices, which cannot adjust the spacing of the massage rods according to the patient's weight, thus affecting adaptability. At the same time, they cannot ensure simultaneous contact with acupoints when the patient's acupoints are misaligned, resulting in insufficient acupoint stimulation.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solution: a traditional Chinese medicine acupoint stimulation device for improving sleep, including a mask, wherein an elastic band is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mask, and an adjustment mechanism is provided on the inner wall of the mask. The adjustment mechanism can still perform individual secondary adjustments on the positions of the arc plates A and B after multiple sets of arc plates A and B move simultaneously, thus ensuring the accuracy of acupoint massage. The adjustment mechanism includes an arc-shaped plate A, an arc-shaped plate B slidably connected to the outer wall of the arc-shaped plate A, a T-shaped slider fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc-shaped plate A, a moving groove formed on the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate B, the inner wall of the moving groove slidably connected to the outer wall of the T-shaped slider, a moving block fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc-shaped plate B, a conical plate A fixedly connected to the outer wall of the moving block, a pull rod slidably connected to the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate A, and a conical plate B fixedly connected to the outer wall of the pull rod. A fixing mechanism is provided on the arc-shaped plate A, which is fixed after the adjustment mechanism moves along the inner wall of the mask. Both the arc-shaped plate A and the arc-shaped plate B are equipped with a massage intensity control mechanism. The massage intensity control mechanism adjusts the lateral position of the cam by moving the sleeve, thereby changing the distance the massage rod moves and thus changing the intensity of the massage.

[0007] Preferably, the outer wall of the conical plate A is engaged with the outer wall of the conical plate B, and the outer wall of the conical plate B is slidably connected to the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate A.

[0008] Preferably, the outer wall of the conical plate B is fixedly connected to one end of the spring A, and the other end of the spring A is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate A.

[0009] Preferably, the fixing mechanism includes an inner rod, an outer rod slidably connected to the outer wall of the inner rod, a groove formed on the inner wall of the outer rod, a rectangular block fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner rod, the outer wall of the rectangular block slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove, a locking block fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outer rod, and a limit cylinder fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mask.

[0010] Preferably, the outer wall of the inner rod is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc-shaped plate A, and the outer wall of the inner rod penetrates the inner wall of the mask and is rotatably connected.

[0011] Preferably, the outer wall of the inner rod is fixedly connected to one end of the spring B, and the other end of the spring B is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer rod.

[0012] Preferably, the inner wall of the limiting cylinder is provided with a slot, and the inner wall of the slot is inserted into the outer wall of the block.

[0013] Preferably, the massage intensity control mechanism includes a housing, a massage rod slidably connected to the inner wall of the housing, a motor fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing, a rotating rod fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, a sleeve slidably connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod, a cam fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sleeve, the outer wall of the rotating rod penetrating the inner wall of the housing and rotatably connected, a limit groove being formed on the outer wall of the rotating rod, a bolt being threadedly connected to the outer wall of the sleeve, and one end of the bolt being threadedly connected to the inner wall of the limit groove, and housings being fixedly connected to the outer walls of both the arc plate A and the arc plate B.

[0014] Preferably, the outer wall of the massage rod is fixedly connected to one end of the spring C, and the other end of the spring C is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing.

[0015] Preferably, the cam is provided in three sets, and the three sets of cams are all different in size.

[0016] This invention provides a device for improving sleep through acupoint stimulation, based on traditional Chinese medicine principles. It offers the following beneficial effects: 1. This invention, by setting a fixing mechanism, allows for the rapid and simultaneous adjustment of the positions of multiple sets of arc-shaped plates A and B by pressing the outer rod, thereby moving multiple sets of massage rods to the acupoints simultaneously for aligned massage. This ensures the adaptability of the device while also improving the efficiency of adjustment.

[0017] 2. This invention, by incorporating an adjustment mechanism, allows for the simultaneous adjustment of the positions of multiple sets of arc-shaped plates A and B. Furthermore, by pulling a lever, the vertical positions of arc-shaped plates A and B can be adjusted to achieve a secondary adjustment effect. This enables further adjustment and alignment of acupoints according to the user's physical condition, making it suitable for use by different groups of people.

[0018] 3. This invention incorporates a massage intensity control mechanism, allowing each set of massage rods to be individually and freely adjusted. When a patient experiences discomfort at a particular acupoint, the stimulation and massage intensity can be increased to improve comfort; conversely, when other acupoints are less sensitive, the intensity of that specific set of massage rods can be reduced. This design ensures patient comfort when using the device and provides supplementary support for improving sleep. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the inner wall structure of the mask according to the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the arc-shaped plate A and arc-shaped plate B of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the arc-shaped plate A of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the outer rod of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the housing of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the massage stick structure of the present invention.

[0020] The components include: 1. Face mask; 2. Elastic band; 3. Adjustment mechanism; 301. Arc plate A; 302. Arc plate B; 303. Moving block; 304. Conical plate A; 305. T-shaped slider; 306. Pull rod; 307. Conical plate B; 308. Spring A; 4. Massage intensity control mechanism; 401. Housing; 402. Massage rod; 403. Spring C; 404. Motor; 405. Rotating rod; 406. Cam; 407. Sleeve; 5. Fixing mechanism; 501. Inner rod; 502. Outer rod; 503. Spring B; 504. Locking block; 505. Limiting cylinder; 506. Locking groove; 507. Rectangular block. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions in 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. Example

[0022] Please see the appendix Figure 1 - Appendix Figure 8 This invention provides a TCM acupoint stimulation device for improving sleep, including a mask 1. The mask 1 provides the foundation for the entire device, ensuring the overall stability of the device during adjustment and wearing. An elastic band 2 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mask 1, and the mask 1 is worn and tied to the outer wall of the patient's head by the elastic band 2. An adjustment mechanism 3 is provided on the inner wall of the mask 1.

[0023] The adjusting mechanism 3 includes an arc-shaped plate A301, with an arc-shaped plate B302 slidably connected to its outer wall, allowing the arc-shaped plate A301 to move vertically along the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate B302, thus misaligning the arc-shaped plate A301 and the arc-shaped plate B302. A T-shaped slider 305 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc-shaped plate A301. A moving groove is formed on the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate B302, and the inner wall of the moving groove is slidably connected to the outer wall of the T-shaped slider 305 to maintain the stability of the arc-shaped plate A301 and the arc-shaped plate B302 during movement and prevent them from falling off. A moving block 303 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc-shaped plate B302, and a conical plate A304 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the moving block 303. A pull rod 306 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate A301, and a conical plate B307 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the pull rod 306. The design of 306 ensures that when the pull rod 306 is pulled outward, the pull rod 306 simultaneously moves the conical plate B307 outward, releasing the locking effect on the conical plate A304. The outer wall of the conical plate A304 is locked with the outer wall of the conical plate B307. This locking mechanism fixes the conical plates B307 and A304, maintaining the stability of the arc plates A301 and B302 after movement. The outer wall of the conical plate B307 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the arc plate A301, maintaining the stability of the conical plate B307 during movement. The outer wall of the conical plate B307 is fixedly connected to one end of the spring A308, and the other end of the spring A308 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the arc plate A301. The force of the spring A308 drives the conical plate B307 to move inward continuously, maintaining the locking effect with the conical plate A304.

[0024] A fixing mechanism 5 is provided on the arc-shaped plate A301. The fixing mechanism 5 includes an inner rod 501, the outer wall of which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc-shaped plate A301. This allows the arc-shaped plate A301 to rotate simultaneously as the inner rod 501 moves. The outer wall of the inner rod 501 penetrates the inner wall of the mask 1 and is rotatably connected. An outer rod 502 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the inner rod 501, allowing the inner wall of the outer rod 502 to move laterally along the outer wall of the inner rod 501. A groove is formed on the inner wall of the outer rod 502. A rectangular block 507 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner rod 501. The outer wall of the rectangular block 507 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove, allowing the inner rod 501 to rotate simultaneously as the outer rod 502 rotates. The outer wall of rod 501 is fixedly connected to one end of spring B503, and the other end of spring B503 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of outer rod 502. The force of spring B503 drives outer rod 502 to move outward, so that the locking block 504 on the outer wall of outer rod 502 is fixedly connected to the slot 506. The locking block 504 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of outer rod 502. The outer wall of mask 1 is fixedly connected to limit cylinder 505, so that mask 1 provides support and fixation for limit cylinder 505. The inner wall of limit cylinder 505 has a slot 506. The inner wall of slot 506 is inserted into the outer wall of locking block 504 to fix the rotational position of outer rod 502, arc plate A301, and arc plate B302.

[0025] Both the curved plate A301 and the curved plate B302 are equipped with a massage intensity control mechanism 4. The massage intensity control mechanism 4 includes a housing 401, with a massage rod 402 slidably connected to the inner wall of the housing 401, allowing the massage rod 402 to extend outward along the inner wall of the housing 401, thereby achieving a squeezing massage effect. The outer wall of the massage rod 402 is fixedly connected to one end of a spring C403, and the other end of the spring C403 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing 401. The force of the spring C403 drives the massage rod 402 to retract and reset inward, separating it from the patient's acupoint. A motor 404 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing 401, and a rotating rod 405 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 404. A sleeve 407 is slidably connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod 405. The motor 404 is controlled by a remote control, causing the motor 404 to drive the rotating rod 405 and the sleeve 407. The sleeve 407 rotates simultaneously. A cam 406 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sleeve 407. There are three sets of cams 406, and the sizes of the three sets of cams 406 are different. The different sizes of cams 406 drive the massage rod 402 to move different distances, thereby changing the massage intensity. The outer wall of the rotating rod 405 passes through the inner wall of the housing 401 and is rotatably connected to maintain the stability of the rotating rod 405 during rotation. A limit groove is opened on the outer wall of the rotating rod 405. A bolt is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the sleeve 407, and one end of the bolt is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the limit groove. The bolt fixes the lateral position of the sleeve 407 on the rotating rod 405. The housing 401 is fixedly connected to the outer walls of the arc plate A301 and the arc plate B302, so that the housing 401 moves simultaneously when the arc plate A301 and the arc plate B302 move.

[0026] Working principle: The user wears the mask 1, which is secured to the user's head by the elastic band 2. The motor 404 is controlled by a remote control, which drives the rotating rod 405 and the cam 406 to rotate. The outer wall of the cam 406 pushes and squeezes the bottom of the massage rod 402, causing the massage rod 402 to move outward along the inner wall of the housing 401. This allows one end of the massage rod 402 to massage the patient's acupoints, thereby stimulating these acupoints and improving the patient's sleep quality.

[0027] When different acupoints require massage, the positions of the arc-shaped plates A301 and B302 are first adjusted as a whole. The patient first presses on the outer rod 502, causing it to retract inward along the outer wall of the inner rod 501. The outer rod 502 then causes the locking block 504 to separate from the locking groove 506, thereby releasing the fixing effect on the outer rod 502. Then, the outer rod 502 is rotated, and through the rectangular block 507, it drives the inner rod 501 to rotate simultaneously. The inner rod 501 then drives multiple sets of arc-shaped plates A301 and B302 to rotate and move simultaneously along the inner wall of the mask 1, thereby achieving the effect of adjusting the overall massage position.

[0028] After the initial adjustment, a secondary adjustment can be made considering differences in user body shape. The patient pulls the lever 306 outwards, causing the lever 306 to separate the conical plate B307 from the conical plate A304, thus releasing the locking effect on the conical plate A304. At this point, the arc-shaped plates A301 and B302 can be moved vertically, allowing for a vertical misalignment of the two structures. This further optimizes and refines the position of the massage rod 402 based on the initial adjustment, improving the device's practicality and the accuracy of the massage.

[0029] Meanwhile, considering that different user groups, such as the elderly, young people, men, or women, have different tolerance levels for massage intensity, excessive or insufficient massage intensity may affect the effect. Different users need to adjust the intensity according to their own situation and preferences. First, rotate the bolt outwards to release the bolt's fixing effect on the sleeve 407 and the rotating rod 405. Then, move the sleeve 407 laterally, causing the cam 406 on the outer wall to move. The cam 406 is set with three groups: large, medium, and small. These three groups correspond to different distances that push the massage rod 402, resulting in different massage intensities. After moving and adjusting the sleeve 407 to the designated position, tighten it with the bolt. This further improves the adaptability of the device, and each group of massage rods 402 can be adjusted independently. When a patient experiences discomfort at a particular acupoint, the stimulation and massage intensity can be increased to improve comfort; conversely, when other acupoints are less sensitive, the intensity of that particular group of massage rods 402 can be reduced. This ensures patient comfort when using the device and also has an auxiliary effect on improving patients' sleep.

[0030] 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 acupoint stimulation device for improving sleep, comprising a mask (1), characterized in that, The outer wall of the mask (1) is fixedly connected with an elastic band (2), and the inner wall of the mask (1) is provided with an adjustment mechanism (3). After multiple sets of arc plates A (301) and arc plates B (302) move simultaneously, the adjustment mechanism (3) can still make individual secondary adjustments to the positions of arc plates A (301) and arc plates B (302), ensuring the accuracy when massaging acupoints. The adjustment mechanism (3) includes an arc plate A (301), an arc plate B (302) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the arc plate A (301), a T-shaped slider (305) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc plate A (301), a moving groove is opened on the inner wall of the arc plate B (302), the inner wall of the moving groove is slidably connected to the outer wall of the T-shaped slider (305), a moving block (303) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc plate B (302), a conical plate A (304) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the moving block (303), a pull rod (306) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the arc plate A (301), and a conical plate B (307) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the pull rod (306). A fixing mechanism (5) is provided on the arc plate A (301). The fixing mechanism (5) is fixed after the adjustment mechanism (3) moves along the inner wall of the mask (1). Both the arc plate A (301) and the arc plate B (302) are equipped with a massage intensity control mechanism (4). The massage intensity control mechanism (4) adjusts the lateral position of the cam (406) by moving the sleeve (407), thereby changing the distance the massage rod (402) moves and changing the intensity of the massage.

2. The sleep-improving device for traditional Chinese medicine acupoint stimulation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the conical plate A (304) is engaged with the outer wall of the conical plate B (307), and the outer wall of the conical plate B (307) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the arc plate A (301).

3. The sleep-improving device for traditional Chinese medicine acupoint stimulation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the conical plate B (307) is fixedly connected to one end of the spring A (308), and the other end of the spring A (308) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the arc plate A (301).

4. The sleep-improving device for traditional Chinese medicine acupoint stimulation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing mechanism (5) includes an inner rod (501), an outer rod (502) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the inner rod (501), a groove is provided on the inner wall of the outer rod (502), a rectangular block (507) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the inner rod (501), the outer wall of the rectangular block (507) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the groove, a locking block (504) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the outer rod (502), and a limiting cylinder (505) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the mask (1).

5. A sleep-improving device for stimulating acupoints according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer wall of the inner rod (501) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the arc plate A (301), and the outer wall of the inner rod (501) penetrates the inner wall of the mask (1) and is rotatably connected.

6. A sleep-improving device for stimulating acupoints according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer wall of the inner rod (501) is fixedly connected to one end of the spring B (503), and the other end of the spring B (503) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the outer rod (502).

7. A sleep-improving device for stimulating acupoints according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner wall of the limiting cylinder (505) is provided with a slot (506), and the inner wall of the slot (506) is inserted into the outer wall of the block (504).

8. A sleep-improving device for stimulating acupoints according to claim 1, characterized in that, The massage intensity control mechanism (4) includes a housing (401), a massage rod (402) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the housing (401), a motor (404) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing (401), a rotating rod (405) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor (404), a sleeve (407) is slidably connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod (405), a cam (406) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the sleeve (407), the outer wall of the rotating rod (405) penetrates the inner wall of the housing (401) and is rotatably connected, a limiting groove is opened on the outer wall of the rotating rod (405), a bolt is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the sleeve (407), and one end of the bolt is threadedly connected to the inner wall of the limiting groove. The housing (401) is fixedly connected to the outer walls of the arc plate A (301) and the arc plate B (302).

9. A sleep-improving device for stimulating acupoints according to claim 8, characterized in that, The outer wall of the massage rod (402) is fixedly connected to one end of the spring C (403), and the other end of the spring C (403) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing (401).

10. A sleep-improving device for stimulating acupoints according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cam (406) is provided in three sets, and the sizes of the three sets of cams (406) are all different.

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