Acupuncture needle post-treatment device and method

Abstract

The invention discloses an acupuncture needle post-treatment device and method, and relates to the technical field of medical waste treatment. The device comprises a treatment box, and a treatment mechanism is arranged in the treatment box; the treatment mechanism comprises a connecting plate arranged in the treatment box, a rotating cylinder is rotatably mounted at the top of the connecting plate, an annular groove is formed in the surface of the rotating cylinder, a driving cylinder is arranged in the rotating cylinder, a reset spring is fixedly mounted between the driving cylinder and the connecting plate, and the driving cylinder can vertically slide in the treatment box. The surface of the driving cylinder is fixedly connected with a driving sliding block. The waste acupuncture needle can be bent through the treatment mechanism, so that the acupuncture needle is in a shape similar to a water drop, the acupuncture needle is not prone to stabbing a worker in the subsequent treatment and transportation process, the risk of accidental injury is reduced, meanwhile, the risk that the acupuncture needle stabs a packaging material is reduced, and the acupuncture needle is effectively prevented from being used mistakenly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical waste treatment equipment technology, specifically to a device and method for post-acupuncture needle treatment. Background Technology

[0002] Medical waste refers to all waste that hospitals need to discard and cannot reuse, including biological and non-biological waste, as well as household waste. Medical waste may contain a large number of pathogenic microorganisms and harmful chemicals, and may even contain radioactive and damaging substances. Therefore, medical waste is an important risk factor for the spread of diseases or related public health problems.

[0003] A previous patent (application number: CN118059985A) disclosed a post-acupuncture needle processing device, relating to the field of medical waste treatment technology. The device includes a waste treatment mechanism comprising a processing chamber with a hinged top cover and a storage box fixedly connected to the bottom. A base is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the storage box, and a rotating mechanism is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the processing chamber. A glass crushing mechanism is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the processing chamber. This invention uses a telescopic mechanism to drive a telescopic rod to compress the glass in the processing chamber, causing it to shatter. Depending on the rotation direction of the processing chamber, a first conical block or a piercing rod shatters the glass. The piercing rod penetrates larger pieces of glass, further shattering them. The alternation of the first and second conical blocks can grind the glass, making it highly practical.

[0004] The patent and existing technologies have the following technical problems in practical use: When processing acupuncture needles, used needles are often placed in storage containers. When physical processing is required later, the needles need to be removed from the container. During the removal and transportation process, the sharp nature of the needles can easily puncture the container or injure the processing personnel, thus causing certain hazards. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an acupuncture needle post-treatment device and method to solve the above problems.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention specifically adopts the following technical solution: A device and method for post-acupuncture needle processing, comprising a processing box, wherein a processing mechanism is provided inside the processing box; The processing mechanism includes a connecting plate disposed inside the processing box, a rotating cylinder rotatably mounted on the top of the connecting plate, an annular groove formed on the surface of the rotating cylinder, a driving cylinder disposed inside the rotating cylinder, a return spring fixedly mounted between the driving cylinder and the connecting plate, the driving cylinder being able to slide vertically inside the processing box, a driving slider fixedly connected to the surface of the driving cylinder, the driving slider being slidably connected to the annular groove, a support rod disposed inside the processing box, a wrapping tape rotatably mounted on the surface of the support rod, a connecting rod fixedly mounted on the top of the rotating cylinder, a fixing frame fixedly mounted on one side of the connecting rod, a fixing plate rotatably mounted inside the fixing frame, and one end of the wrapping tape being fixed inside the fixing frame via the fixing plate; A bending box is fixedly installed on the top of the processing box, and the bending box is connected to the processing box. A limiting plate is fixedly installed inside the bending box, and two sets of the limiting plates are symmetrically arranged. A bending block is provided inside the bending box, and the bending block is located between the limiting plates. The bending block can slide vertically inside the bending box, and a fixing groove is provided at the bottom of the bending block.

[0007] Furthermore, an electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed on the top of the bending box, and an installation rod is provided inside the bending box. The output end of the electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the installation rod.

[0008] Furthermore, a motor frame is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting rod, and a first micro motor is fixedly installed inside the motor frame. The output end of the first micro motor is fixedly connected to the bending block through a connecting shaft, and a needle inlet is provided on one side of the bending box.

[0009] Furthermore, a collection box is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting plate, and a collection drawer is slidably installed inside the collection box, with the collection drawer extending slidably to the outside of the processing box.

[0010] Furthermore, a mounting frame is fixedly installed on the top of the processing box by bolts, and a second micro motor is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting frame. The output end of the second micro motor is fixedly connected to the fixing plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the top of the drive cylinder is provided with a discharge port, and the discharge port and the bending block are arranged alternately.

[0012] Furthermore, an mounting plate is fixedly installed on the surface of the support rod, a cutting rod is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting plate, a cutting blade is fixedly installed on one side of the cutting rod, a limiting frame is fixedly installed on the top of the cutting blade, and the limiting frame extends to the other side of the wrapping tape.

[0013] Furthermore, a control panel is provided on one side of the processing box, and the control panel is electrically connected to the electric telescopic rod, the first micro motor, and the second micro motor.

[0014] Furthermore, a post-acupuncture treatment method includes the following specific steps: S1. After using acupuncture needles, medical staff insert the discarded acupuncture needles into the bending box through the needle inlet, and bend the acupuncture needles through the bending block and the limiting plate. S2. During the bending process, after the bending block comes into contact with the drive cylinder, it drives the rotating cylinder to rotate. When the rotating cylinder rotates, it drives the wrapping tape through the fixed frame to stick and wrap the surface of the acupuncture needle during bending, preventing the acupuncture needle from springing back after bending. At the same time, the bending of the acupuncture needle can reduce the risk of puncturing the staff. S3. After the acupuncture needles are bent, they need to be processed uniformly. At this time, the staff will start the second micro motor to drive the bending block to rotate synchronously, so that the bent acupuncture needles fall into the collection drawer through the discharge port on the surface of the drive cylinder. After all the processing is completed, pull out the collection drawer, take out the bent acupuncture needles and pour them out to the unified recycling point for subsequent processing by the staff.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: 1. The present invention can bend discarded acupuncture needles into a teardrop shape through a processing mechanism, which makes it less likely to prick workers during subsequent processing and transportation, thereby reducing the risk of accidental injury. It also reduces the risk of acupuncture needles puncturing packaging materials and effectively prevents them from being misused.

[0016] 2. This invention uses adhesive tape to adhere and wrap the surface of the bent acupuncture needle. Due to the material of the acupuncture needle itself, it may undergo a certain degree of springback deformation after bending. By wrapping it with adhesive tape, it can prevent springback to a certain extent. At the same time, it can fix the needle tip and the needle body together, avoiding injury caused by movement during processing or transportation, and further reducing the risk of staff being pricked during processing.

[0017] 3. This invention can collect bent waste acupuncture needles through a collection box and a collection drawer, and can centrally process them by pulling out the collection drawer. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the processing mechanism of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the rotating cylinder of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bending block of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cutting blade of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing frame of the present invention.

[0019] Reference numerals: 1. Processing box; 2. Processing mechanism; 201. Connecting plate; 202. Rotating cylinder; 203. Annular groove; 204. Drive cylinder; 205. Wrapping tape; 206. Fixing frame; 207. Fixing plate; 208. Limiting plate; 209. Bending block; 210. Drive slider; 211. Return spring; 3. Support rod; 4. Connecting rod; 5. Bending box; 6. Fixing groove; 7. Electric telescopic rod; 8. Mounting rod; 9. Motor frame; 10. First micro motor; 11. Needle inlet; 12. Collection box; 13. Collection drawer; 14. Mounting frame; 15. Second micro motor; 16. Discharge port; 17. Mounting plate; 18. Cutting rod; 19. Cutting blade; 20. Limiting frame; 21. Control panel. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] A preferred embodiment of the present invention, an acupuncture needle post-treatment device and method, will be described in detail below.

[0022] Example 1, as Figures 1-6 As shown, it includes a processing box 1, and a processing mechanism 2 is installed inside the processing box 1; The processing mechanism 2 includes a connecting plate 201 disposed inside the processing box 1. A rotating cylinder 202 is rotatably mounted on the top of the connecting plate 201. An annular groove 203 is formed on the surface of the rotating cylinder 202. A driving cylinder 204 is disposed inside the rotating cylinder 202. A return spring 211 is fixedly installed between the driving cylinder 204 and the connecting plate 201. The driving cylinder 204 can slide vertically inside the processing box 1. A driving slider 210 is fixedly connected to the surface of the driving cylinder 204. The driving slider 210 is slidably connected to the annular groove 203. A support rod 3 is disposed inside the processing box 1. A wrapping tape 205 is rotatably mounted on the surface of the support rod 3. A connecting rod 4 is fixedly mounted on the top of the rotating cylinder 202. A fixing frame 206 is fixedly mounted on one side of the connecting rod 4. A fixing plate 207 is rotatably mounted inside the fixing frame 206. One end of the wrapping tape 205 is fixed inside the fixing frame 206 through the fixing plate 207. A bending box 5 is fixedly installed on the top of the processing box 1. The bending box 5 is connected to the processing box 1. A limiting plate 208 is fixedly installed inside the bending box 5. Two sets of limiting plates 208 are symmetrically arranged. A bending block 209 is provided inside the bending box 5. The bending block 209 is located between the limiting plates 208. The bending block 209 can slide vertically inside the bending box 5. A fixing groove 6 is provided at the bottom of the bending block 209. After using acupuncture needles, medical staff divide the used needles into groups of two to five and place them between two sets of limiting plates 208. When the bending block 209 moves downward, due to the distance between the two sets of limiting plates 208, the bending block 209 contacts the middle part of the acupuncture needle through the fixing groove 6 at the bottom, limiting its movement. As it continues to move downward, the limiting plates 208 cause the acupuncture needle tip and tail to bend closer together under the action of the bending block 209, forming a teardrop shape. This reduces the risk of injury to staff during subsequent handling and transportation. This also reduces the risk of acupuncture needles puncturing packaging materials and effectively prevents their misuse. When the bending block 209 continues to move downward, it will contact the driving cylinder 204 below and drive the driving cylinder 204 to move vertically downward. When the driving cylinder 204 moves downward, the driving slider 210 fixedly mounted on the surface cooperates with the annular groove 203. Under the action of the annular groove 203, when the driving slider 210 moves downward, it will drive the rotating cylinder 202 to rotate through the annular groove 203. When the rotating cylinder 202 rotates, it drives the connecting rod 4 to rotate. When the connecting rod 4 rotates, it drives the fixed frame 206 to move synchronously. When the fixed frame 206 moves, it can drive the winding through the fixed plate 207. One side of the tape 205 is moved, pulling out the tape 205. Under the rotation of the rotating cylinder 202, the tape 205 adheres to the surface of the continuously bent acupuncture needle. Since the annular groove 203 has two loops, and the rotating cylinder 202 also rotates two loops, the tape 205 wraps around the acupuncture needle surface twice. Due to the material of the acupuncture needle, it may experience some springback deformation after bending. Wrapping it with tape helps prevent this springback and also secures the needle tip to the body, preventing injury during handling or transportation. This further reduces the risk of needle pricks for workers during processing. This is especially important for discarded acupuncture needles. As the needle bends and the drive cylinder 204 continues to move downwards, it compresses the return spring 211. The return spring 211 contracts due to its elastic potential energy. Due to the shape of the bending block 209, and the fact that the bending block 209 needs to move downwards a certain distance when it brings the acupuncture needle into contact with the drive cylinder 204, the wrapping tape 205 will not stick to the surface of the bending block 209. After bending is completed, when the bending block 209 moves upwards, the return spring 211 drives the drive cylinder 204 to reset due to its elastic potential energy. At the same time as the drive cylinder 204 resets upwards, it drives the rotating cylinder 202 to rotate and reset. Furthermore, the surface of the fixing groove 6 is provided with a friction layer, which can prevent displacement of the acupuncture needle when it comes into contact with it.

[0023] Example 2, as Figures 1-2As shown, an electric telescopic rod 7 is fixedly installed on the top of the bending box 5, an installation rod 8 is provided inside the bending box 5, the output end of the electric telescopic rod 7 is fixedly connected to the installation rod 8, a motor frame 9 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the installation rod 8, a first micro motor 10 is fixedly installed inside the motor frame 9, the output end of the first micro motor 10 is fixedly connected to the bending block 209 through a connecting shaft, and a needle inlet 11 is opened on one side of the bending box 5; The electric telescopic rod 7 can drive the motor frame 9 to move downwards via the mounting rod 8, thereby driving the bending block 209 to move downwards for bending. At the same time, the first micro motor 10 can drive the bent acupuncture needle to rotate via the fixing groove 6 at the bottom of the bending block 209 after the acupuncture needle is bent, so that it can be collected at the needle inlet 11. Furthermore, the needle inlet 11 is designed as a funnel shape to facilitate the staff to put the needle into it through the needle inlet 11.

[0024] Example 3, as Figures 1-2 As shown, a collection box 12 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting plate 201, and a collection drawer 13 is slidably installed inside the collection box 12, with the collection drawer 13 extending slidably to the outside of the processing box 1. The collection box 12 and the collection drawer 13 can be used to collect bent waste acupuncture needles, and the collection drawer 13 can be pulled out to process them centrally.

[0025] Example 4, as Figure 1 As shown, the top of the processing box 1 is fixedly mounted with a mounting frame 14 by bolts, and the top of the mounting frame 14 is fixedly mounted with a second micro motor 15. The output end of the second micro motor 15 is fixedly connected to the fixing plate 207. When the second micro motor 15 drives the fixing plate 207 to rotate inside the fixing frame 206, it can fix the wrapping tape 205 and at the same time remove the mounting frame 14 to replenish the used wrapping tape 205.

[0026] Example 5, as Figures 1-6 As shown, the top of the drive cylinder 204 is provided with a discharge port 16, and the discharge port 16 and the bending block 209 are arranged alternately. The surface of the support rod 3 is fixedly mounted with an mounting plate 17, the top of the mounting plate 17 is fixedly mounted with a cutting rod 18, one side of the cutting rod 18 is fixedly mounted with a cutting blade 19, the top of the cutting blade 19 is fixedly mounted with a limit frame 20, and the limit frame 20 extends to the other side of the wrapping tape 205. When the cutting blade 19 is set, it can cut the wrapping tape 205 after it is wrapped, so that it can continue to be used.

[0027] Example 6, as Figure 1As shown, a control panel 21 is provided on one side of the processing box 1. The control panel 21 is electrically connected to the electric telescopic rod 7, the first micro motor 10, and the second micro motor 15. The control panel 21 can be used to control the opening and closing of the electric telescopic rod 7, the first micro motor 10 and the second micro motor 15, making it convenient for users to adjust.

[0028] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An acupuncture needle post-treatment device, comprising a treatment box (1), characterized in that, The processing box (1) is equipped with a processing mechanism (2); The processing mechanism (2) includes a connecting plate (201) disposed inside the processing box (1). A rotating cylinder (202) is rotatably mounted on the top of the connecting plate (201). An annular groove (203) is provided on the surface of the rotating cylinder (202). A driving cylinder (204) is disposed inside the rotating cylinder (202). A return spring (211) is fixedly installed between the driving cylinder (204) and the connecting plate (201). The driving cylinder (204) can slide vertically inside the processing box (1). A driving slider is fixedly connected to the surface of the driving cylinder (204). (210), the drive slider (210) is slidably connected to the annular groove (203), the processing box (1) is provided with a support rod (3), the surface of the support rod (3) is rotatably mounted with a wrapping tape (205), the top of the rotating cylinder (202) is fixedly mounted with a connecting rod (4), a fixing frame (206) is fixedly mounted on one side of the connecting rod (4), a fixing plate (207) is rotatably mounted inside the fixing frame (206), and one end of the wrapping tape (205) is fixed inside the fixing frame (206) through the fixing plate (207); A bending box (5) is fixedly installed on the top of the processing box (1). The bending box (5) is connected to the processing box (1). A limiting plate (208) is fixedly installed inside the bending box (5). Two sets of the limiting plates (208) are symmetrically arranged. A bending block (209) is provided inside the bending box (5). The bending block (209) is located between the limiting plates (208). The bending block (209) can slide vertically inside the bending box (5). A fixing groove (6) is provided at the bottom of the bending block (209).

2. The acupuncture needle post-treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An electric telescopic rod (7) is fixedly installed on the top of the bending box (5), and an installation rod (8) is provided inside the bending box (5). The output end of the electric telescopic rod (7) is fixedly connected to the installation rod (8).

3. The acupuncture needle post-treatment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the mounting rod (8) is fixedly mounted with a motor frame (9), and the inside of the motor frame (9) is fixedly mounted with a first micro motor (10). The output end of the first micro motor (10) is fixedly connected to the bending block (209) through a connecting shaft. The bending box (5) has a needle inlet (11) on one side.

4. The acupuncture needle post-treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A collection box (12) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the connecting plate (201), and a collection drawer (13) is slidably installed inside the collection box (12), which extends slidably to the outside of the processing box (1).

5. The acupuncture needle post-treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the processing box (1) is fixedly mounted with a mounting frame (14) by bolts. The top of the mounting frame (14) is fixedly mounted with a second micro motor (15). The output end of the second micro motor (15) is fixedly connected to the fixing plate (207).

6. The acupuncture needle post-treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the drive cylinder (204) is provided with a discharge port (16), and the discharge port (16) and the bending block (209) are arranged alternately.

7. The acupuncture needle post-treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A mounting plate (17) is fixedly installed on the surface of the support rod (3). A cutting rod (18) is fixedly installed on the top of the mounting plate (17). A cutting blade (19) is fixedly installed on one side of the cutting rod (18). A limiting frame (20) is fixedly installed on the top of the cutting blade (19). The limiting frame (20) extends to the other side of the wrapping tape (205).

8. The acupuncture needle post-treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A control panel (21) is provided on one side of the processing box (1), and the control panel (21) is electrically connected to the electric telescopic rod (7), the first micro motor (10), and the second micro motor (15).

9. A method for post-acupuncture needle processing using any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The specific steps are as follows: S1. After using the acupuncture needles, the medical staff insert the discarded acupuncture needles into the bending box (5) through the needle inlet (11) and bend the acupuncture needles through the bending block (209) and the limiting plate (208). S2. During the bending process, after the bending block (209) comes into contact with the drive cylinder (204), it drives the rotating cylinder (202) to rotate. When the rotating cylinder (202) rotates, it drives the wrapping tape (205) through the fixed frame (206) to stick and wrap the surface of the acupuncture needle during bending, so as to prevent the acupuncture needle from springing back after bending. At the same time, the acupuncture needle after bending can reduce the risk of puncturing the staff. S3. When the acupuncture needle is bent, it needs to be processed uniformly. At this time, the staff starts the second micro motor (15) to drive the bending block (209) to rotate synchronously, so that the bent acupuncture needle falls into the collection drawer (13) through the discharge port (16) on the surface of the drive cylinder (204). After all the processing is completed, pull out the collection drawer (13), take out the bent acupuncture needle, and pour it out to the unified recycling point for subsequent processing personnel to process.

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