Acupuncture device with acupuncture point auxiliary positioning function

Abstract

The invention provides an acupuncture device with an acupuncture point auxiliary positioning function, and belongs to the technical field of medical instruments. Comprising a grab handle, a transparent conical cylinder is detachably connected to the bottom of the grab handle, a rubber part is arranged at the bottom of the transparent conical cylinder, and during pressing, the rubber part expands outwards and deforms so as to pull the skin of a part to be subjected to acupuncture; one side of the grab handle is slidably connected with a sliding plate, the other side is slidably connected with a sliding platform deck, and a needle holding assembly is installed on the top of the sliding platform deck. Skin positioning, needling instrument clamping, needle inserting and twisting functions are integrated on the grab handle, the operation mode can be simplified, continuous acupuncture operation can be carried out, the linkage design of the sliding plate and the sliding carrying table is matched with constraint of the telescopic rod, the needle inserting stability can be ensured, a rubber part with a thinning part is arranged at the bottom of the transparent conical barrel, and the needle inserting effect is good. When pressed downwards, the device can be turned outwards to tension and flatten the skin, interference of wrinkles or looseness on positioning is eliminated, and the accuracy of skin acupuncture can be guaranteed by combining observation of the interior of the transparent conical cylinder.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to an acupuncture device for acupoint positioning assistance. Background Technology

[0002] Acupuncture is a commonly used treatment method in traditional Chinese medicine. Acupuncture is a general term for needling and moxibustion. Needling refers to inserting needles into the patient's body at a certain angle under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine theory, and using needling techniques such as twisting and lifting to stimulate specific parts of the body to achieve the purpose of treating diseases. During the needling process, slight tremors of the operator's hand or inaccurate positioning of acupoints can easily cause the needle tip to deviate when inserted, affecting the accuracy of needling.

[0003] A search revealed a patent with publication number CN109498445B, which discloses an acupuncture positioning device, including a fixed base, a rotating base, an arc-shaped track, and a guide sleeve. The device aligns with the acupoint through a central positioning ring, and the needle insertion angle can be adjusted by rotating the rotating base and sliding the guide base along the arc-shaped track. The needle is held and puncture is completed using the guide sleeve, aiming to avoid direct hand contact with the needle and reduce the risk of infection.

[0004] However, the structure of this device is relatively complex, consisting of a ring-shaped base and an arc-shaped track. During operation, both hands are required to stabilize the device and adjust the components, making it impossible to operate continuously with one hand. Furthermore, when dealing with acupoints with loose, wrinkled skin or those requiring lifting for needle insertion, it is impossible to tighten and flatten the local skin before insertion. Therefore, this application provides an acupoint-assisted positioning acupuncture device to meet the needs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an acupuncture device for acupoint positioning assistance in order to solve the above-mentioned problems. By integrating skin positioning, needle clamping, needle insertion and twisting functions into the handle, the operation method can be simplified and continuous acupuncture operation can be performed. The bottom of the transparent cone is provided with a rubber part with a thinning section, which can be flipped outward when pressed down to tighten and flatten the skin, eliminating the interference of wrinkles or looseness on positioning. This solves the problem mentioned in the background art that during the needle insertion process, slight tremors of the operator's hand or inaccurate acupoint positioning can easily cause the needle tip to deviate when inserted, affecting the accuracy of acupuncture.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0007] An acupuncture device for acupoint positioning includes a handle with a transparent cone detachably connected to its bottom. The bottom of the transparent cone has a rubber section that deforms outwards when pressed, pulling the skin at the acupuncture site. A sliding plate is slidably connected to one side of the handle, and a sliding platform is slidably connected to the other side. A needle-holding assembly is mounted on the top of the sliding platform. The needle-holding assembly includes a first half-ring rotatably mounted on the sliding platform, and a second half-ring symmetrically rotatably connected to one side of the first half-ring. When the second half-ring is closed, the needle is fixed between the first and second half-rings. This device integrates skin positioning and pulling, needle clamping, and manipulation functions into the handle, enabling continuous acupuncture operations with one hand.

[0008] Based on the above, the rubber part is provided with a thinning part inside. When the rubber part is compressed, it folds outward along the thinning part to tighten the skin on the inside of the rubber part. The thinning part serves as a pre-made folding line, which can be turned outward along the rubber part when it is compressed, thereby tightening the skin evenly and effectively, creating conditions for precise acupuncture.

[0009] Optionally, the handle has a sliding groove inside, and a constraint groove is symmetrically provided on one side of the handle. Both ends of the slide plate are provided with a clamping part, and the clamping part slides inside the constraint groove. The sliding groove and the constraint groove constitute the guide and constraint of the slide plate and the sliding platform, ensuring that the slide plate slides smoothly along the handle and preventing it from tilting or shaking during operation.

[0010] The sliding platform includes a vertical plate slidably disposed on one side of the handle. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to one side of the vertical plate. One end of the connecting plate passes through a groove and is inserted into the slide plate. A mounting plate is fixedly connected to the side of the vertical plate away from the connecting plate. The slide plate and the sliding platform are rigidly connected through the connecting plate, realizing synchronous movement of the two. That is, pressing down on the slide plate can directly drive the needle holding assembly to insert the needle, simplifying the operation.

[0011] The bottom of the first half-ring is symmetrically and fixedly connected with a slip ring, which slides inside the guide groove; it also includes a pin, which passes through the slip ring, the first half-ring and the second half-ring in sequence, and is threadedly connected to the slip ring. The cooperation between the slip ring and the guide groove allows the needle holding assembly to both move along the guide groove to insert the needle and rotate around the pin axis to realize needle insertion and needle twisting operations.

[0012] An elastic element is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first half-ring, and a pressing element is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second half-ring. When the second half-ring is closed, the needle contacts the elastic element and the pressing element. A torsion spring is sleeved on the outside of the pin, and the two ends of the torsion spring are fixed to the first half-ring and the second half-ring respectively, which is used to drive the second half-ring to rotate outward and reset. The elastic element and the pressing element work together to adapt to needles of different diameters and provide a gentle and stable clamping force. Under the action of the torsion spring, the automatic reset of the second half-ring and the rapid release of the needle can be realized, improving the continuity and convenience of operation.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0014] In the above-mentioned solution, the acupuncture device for acupoint positioning provided in this application integrates skin positioning, needle clamping, needle insertion and twisting functions on the handle, which simplifies the operation and enables continuous acupuncture operation. The linkage design of the slide plate and the sliding platform, combined with the constraint of the telescopic rod, ensures the stability of needle insertion, effectively suppresses hand tremors and improves the operation accuracy. It is worth mentioning that the bottom of the transparent cone is provided with a rubber part with a thinning section, which can be flipped outward when pressed down to tighten and flatten the skin, eliminating the interference of wrinkles or looseness on positioning. Combined with the observation of the inside of the transparent cone, the accuracy of acupuncture on the skin can be guaranteed.

[0015] Furthermore, the needle holding assembly adopts a combination design of a first half-ring, two second half-rings, and a torsion spring, which can realize the quick clamping and automatic release of the needle, facilitating the needle insertion operation. At the same time, the entire assembly can rotate along the guide groove, allowing the operator to perform needle twisting operations while inserting the needle, adapting to different treatment needs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the specification, further serve to explain the principles of the invention and enable those skilled in the art to practice and use the invention.

[0017] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of an acupuncture device for assisting in the positioning of acupoints;

[0018] Figure 2 A rear view of an acupuncture device used to assist in the positioning of acupoints;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the handle, transparent cone, and telescopic mechanism of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 For the present invention Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of the sliding stage;

[0022] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the needle-holding assembly;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the needle holder assembly;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the working state of the needle holder assembly;

[0025] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of releasing the needle from the needle-holding assembly;

[0026] Figure 10 A schematic diagram showing the connection between the handle, the slide plate, and the sliding platform;

[0027] Figure 11 An exploded view of the handle, slide plate, and sliding platform.

[0028] Figure label:

[0029] 1. Handle; 101. Slide groove; 102. Constraint groove; 2. Transparent cone; 201. Rubber part; 2011. Thinning part; 3. Slide plate; 301. Clamping part; 4. Sliding platform; 401. Vertical plate; 4011. Hook; 402. Mounting plate; 4021. Guide groove; 4022. Opening; 403. Connecting plate; 5. Needle holding assembly; 501. First half ring; 5011. Elastic element; 5012. Torsion spring; 5013. Slip ring; 5014. Pin; 502. Second half ring; 5021. Top pressing element; 6. Telescopic rod; 601. Spring.

[0030] As shown in the figure, specific structures and devices are marked in the figure to clearly illustrate the structure of the embodiments of the present invention. However, this is only for illustrative purposes and is not intended to limit the present invention to this specific structure, device and environment. Those skilled in the art can adjust or modify these devices and environments according to specific needs. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The acupuncture device for acupoint-assisted positioning provided by the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, to make the embodiments more detailed, the following embodiments are the best and preferred embodiments, and those skilled in the art can use other alternative methods to implement some known technologies; moreover, the accompanying drawings are only for more specific description of the embodiments and are not intended to specifically limit the present invention.

[0032] It should be noted that the use of terms such as "an embodiment," "an embodiment," "an exemplary embodiment," and "some embodiments" in the specification indicates that the described embodiment may include a specific feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes that specific feature, structure, or characteristic. Furthermore, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an embodiment, implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments (whether explicitly described or not) should be within the knowledge of those skilled in the art.

[0033] Generally, terms can be understood at least partly from their use in context. For example, depending at least partly on the context, the term "one or more" as used herein can be used to describe any feature, structure, or characteristic in a singular sense, or a combination of features, structures, or characteristics in a plural sense. Additionally, the term "based on" can be understood not necessarily to convey an exclusive set of factors, but rather, alternatively, depending at least partly on the context, to allow for the presence of other factors that are not necessarily explicitly described.

[0034] It is understood that the meanings of “on”, “above”, and “above” in this invention should be interpreted in the broadest manner, such that “on” means not only “directly on” something, but also includes the meaning of being “on” something with an intervening feature or layer, and that “above” or “above” means not only “on” something, but also includes the meaning of being “on” something without an intervening feature or layer.

[0035] Furthermore, spatially related terms such as “below,” “under,” “lower,” “above,” and “upper” are used herein for convenience to describe the relationship of one element or feature to one or more other elements or features, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Spatially related terms are intended to cover different orientations in the use or operation of the device other than those depicted in the accompanying drawings. The device may be oriented in other ways, and the spatially related descriptive terms used herein can be interpreted similarly.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an acupuncture device for acupoint positioning, including a handle 1. A transparent cone 2 is detachably connected to the bottom of the handle 1. A rubber part 201 is provided at the bottom of the transparent cone 2. When pressed, the rubber part 201 deforms outward to pull the skin of the acupuncture site. A thinning part 2011 is provided inside the rubber part 201. When the rubber part 201 is pressed, it folds outward along the thinning part 2011 to tighten the skin inside the rubber part 201. The transparent cone 2 is made of transparent materials such as acrylic or glass, so that the operator can observe the skin area it covers to ensure the accuracy of acupuncture. At the same time, under the action of pressing pressure, the bottom of the rubber part 201 folds outward along the thinning part 2011, thereby tightening the skin of the covered area and preventing skin folds from affecting the accuracy of acupuncture.

[0037] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 , Figure 10 and Figure 11As shown, a sliding plate 3 is slidably connected to one side of the handle 1, and a sliding platform 4 is slidably connected to the other side. A groove 101 is provided inside the handle 1, and constraint grooves 102 are symmetrically provided on one side of the handle 1. Both ends of the sliding plate 3 are provided with clamping portions 301, which slide within the constraint grooves 102. The sliding platform 4 includes a vertical plate 401 slidably disposed on one side of the handle 1. Both ends of the vertical plate 401 are provided with hooks 4011, which fit against the outer wall of the handle 1. A connecting plate 403 is fixedly connected to one side of the vertical plate 401, and the connection is established via the groove 101 and the connecting plate 403 and the hooks 4011. The engagement of the 11 with the handle 1 can constrain the sliding of the sliding platform 4, while the engagement of the clamp 301 with the constraint groove 102 can constrain the sliding of the slide plate 3, thereby ensuring the stability of the sliding of the slide plate 3 and the sliding platform 4 on the handle 1 and preventing the needle from deflecting. One end of the connecting plate 403 passes through the slide groove 101 and is inserted into the interior of the slide plate 3. The interior of the slide plate 3 has a square hole for inserting the connecting plate 403. When the connecting plate 403 is inserted into the square hole, it can be fixed by screws to complete the assembly of the slide plate 3 and the sliding platform 4, thereby enabling the slide plate 3 and the sliding platform 4 to move synchronously.

[0038] A mounting plate 402 is fixedly connected to the side of the vertical plate 401 away from the connecting plate 403. The mounting plate 402 has symmetrically opened guide grooves 4021 inside, and a through hole is opened between the two guide grooves 4021. The mounting plate 402 also has an opening 4022 that communicates with the through hole. With the help of the opening 4022, it is convenient to put the needle into the through hole from there, thereby completing the needle insertion operation.

[0039] In this embodiment, as Figures 6 to 8 As shown, a needle holding assembly 5 is installed on the top of the sliding platform 4. The needle holding assembly 5 includes a first half-ring 501 rotatably disposed on the sliding platform 4. A second half-ring 502 is symmetrically rotatably connected to one side of the first half-ring 501. When the second half-ring 502 is closed, the needle is fixed between the first half-ring 501 and the second half-ring 502.

[0040] The bottom of the first half-ring 501 is symmetrically fixed with a sliding ring 5013. The sliding ring 5013 slides inside the guide groove 4021. It also includes a pin 5014, which passes through the sliding ring 5013, the first half-ring 501 and the second half-ring 502 in sequence, and is threadedly connected to the sliding ring 5013. The first half-ring 501 and the second half-ring 502 can be assembled by the pin 5014, and the second half-ring 502 can rotate along the pin 5014 on one side of the first half-ring 501. The bottom end of the pin 5014 is provided with a nut, which can restrict the position of the sliding ring 5013 and prevent it from falling out of the guide groove 4021, thereby ensuring the stability of the installation of the first half-ring 501. It can also allow the first half-ring 501 to rotate above the mounting plate 402 with the sliding ring 5013, so as to facilitate the twisting when the acupuncture needle is inserted and adapt to different treatment needs.

[0041] An elastic element 5011 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first half-ring 501, and a pressing element 5021 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second half-ring 502. When the second half-ring 502 is closed, the needle contacts the elastic element 5011 and the pressing element 5021. A torsion spring 5012 is sleeved on the outer side of the pin 5014, and the two ends of the torsion spring 5012 are fixed to the first half-ring 501 and the second half-ring 502 respectively, for driving the second half-ring 502 to rotate outward and reset. In use, the hand is held on the handle 1, with the middle, ring, and little fingers hooked on the outside of the handle 1, and the thumb and index finger pressing on the outside of the two second half-rings 502 respectively, applying pressure. Pressure causes the second half-ring 502 to close, at which point the needle is squeezed and fixed between the elastic member 5011 and the top pressure member 5021 to complete the clamping of the needle. As the sliding plate 3 is pressed, the sliding plate 3 drives the sliding platform 4 and the needle to pass through the transparent cone 2 and insert into the corresponding acupoint. During this process, the needle holding assembly 5 can be rotated on the mounting plate 402 by the thumb and index finger to complete the needle twisting operation during acupuncture. When the thumb and index finger are separated from the second half-ring 502, the torsion spring 5012 can drive the second half-ring 502 to rotate in the opposite direction, and at the same time the needle is separated from the top pressure member 5021 and the elastic member 5011.

[0042] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a telescopic rod 6 is installed inside the slide groove 101. The top end of the telescopic rod 6 is inserted into the inside of the connecting plate 403, and a spring 601 is installed inside the telescopic rod 6. The telescopic rod 6 consists of three sets of sleeves, and the spring 601 is located between the two sleeves. When the slide plate 3 and the sliding platform 4 move down, the telescopic rod 6 and the spring 601 are compressed. After the acupuncture is completed, the pressure on the slide plate 3 is released. At this time, the spring 601 can drive the telescopic rod 6 to return to its original position, thereby causing the slide plate 3 and the sliding platform 4 to move up and reset, which is convenient for the next needle insertion and acupuncture operation.

[0043] Working principle of the invention:

[0044] The operator holds the handle 1 with one hand, with the middle, ring and little fingers hooked on the outside of the handle 1. The acupuncture needle is placed inside the needle holding assembly 5 through the opening 4022, that is, between the first half ring 501 and the second half ring 502. Then, the operator presses the two second half rings 502 inward with the thumb and index finger, so that they overcome the elastic force of the torsion spring 5012 and rotate around the pin 5014 to close. During this process, the needle is firmly clamped between the elastic member 5011 and the pressing member 5021.

[0045] Align the transparent cone 2 at the bottom of the handle 1 with and attach it to the skin of the acupoint to be acupunctured. Press down on the handle 1 so that the rubber part 201 at the bottom of the transparent cone 2 is compressed. The rubber part 201 folds outward along its inner thinning part 2011, thereby tightening the skin covered by the rubber part 201 and keeping the skin in a taut state.

[0046] Then, the hand slides downward on the outside of the handle 1 to drive the slide plate 3 downward. At the same time, the slide plate 3 drives the sliding platform 4 and the needle holding assembly 5 and the clamped needle to move down along the slide groove 101 through the connecting plate 403, and the needle passes through the transparent cone 2 and is inserted into the acupoint. During this process, pressure is continuously applied to the rubber part 201 to ensure the skin tension effect. The operator can drive the second half ring 502 and the first half ring 501 to rotate through the thumb and index finger. At the same time, the slip ring 5013 rotates in the guide groove 4021 to realize the needle twisting action required for acupuncture treatment. When pressing down, the connecting plate 403 compresses the telescopic rod 6 and the spring 601 inside it. Through the extension and retraction of the telescopic rod 6, the movement of the slide plate 3 and the sliding platform 4 can be constrained, improving the stability of acupuncture.

[0047] After the acupuncture is completed, the pressure on the second half-ring 502 is released. Under the action of the torsion spring 5012, the second half-ring 502 rotates outward to reset and open, causing the top pressing member 5021 to separate from the elastic member 5011, thereby releasing the clamping of the needle. Then the entire device can be vertically removed from the needle left at the acupoint. At the same time, the compressed spring 601 is released, pushing the telescopic rod 6 to extend. Then, through the connecting plate 403, the sliding plate 3 and the sliding platform 4 are automatically moved upward to reset. After the reset is completed, the needle holding assembly 5 is in the open state under the action of the torsion spring 5012, which makes it easy for the operator to reinstall the needle and perform the next acupuncture operation.

[0048] This invention encompasses any substitutions, modifications, equivalent methods, and solutions made within the spirit and scope of this invention. To provide the public with a thorough understanding of this invention, specific details are described in detail in the following preferred embodiments; however, those skilled in the art will fully understand the invention even without these details. Furthermore, to avoid unnecessary misunderstanding of the essence of this invention, well-known methods, processes, procedures, components, and circuits are not described in detail.

[0049] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An acupuncture device for acupoint positioning, comprising a handle (1), characterized in that, The bottom of the handle (1) is detachably connected to a transparent cone (2), and the bottom of the transparent cone (2) is provided with a rubber part (201). When pressed, the rubber part (201) deforms outward to pull the skin of the acupuncture site. The handle (1) is slidably connected to a slide plate (3) on one side and to a sliding platform (4) on the other side. A needle holding assembly (5) is installed on the top of the sliding platform (4). The needle holding assembly (5) includes a first half-ring (501) rotatably disposed on a sliding platform (4), and a second half-ring (502) symmetrically rotatably connected to one side of the first half-ring (501). When the second half-ring (502) is closed, the needle is fixed between the first half-ring (501) and the second half-ring (502).

2. The acupuncture device for acupoint-assisted positioning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle (1) has a sliding groove (101) inside, and a constraint groove (102) is symmetrically provided on one side of the handle (1). Both ends of the slide plate (3) are provided with a clamping part (301), and the clamping part (301) slides inside the constraint groove (102).

3. The acupuncture device for acupoint-assisted positioning according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sliding platform (4) includes a vertical plate (401) slidably disposed on one side of the handle (1), a connecting plate (403) fixedly connected to one side of the vertical plate (401), one end of the connecting plate (403) passing through the slide groove (101) and inserted into the slide plate (3), and a mounting plate (402) fixedly connected to the side of the vertical plate (401) away from the connecting plate (403).

4. The acupuncture device for acupoint-assisted positioning according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both ends of the vertical plate (401) are provided with hooks (4011), and the hooks (4011) are attached to the outer wall of the handle (1).

5. The acupuncture device for acupoint-assisted positioning according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting plate (402) has symmetrical guide grooves (4021) inside, and a through hole is provided between the two guide grooves (4021). The mounting plate (402) also has an opening (4022) that communicates with the through hole.

6. The acupuncture device for acupoint-assisted positioning according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the first half-ring (501) is symmetrically fixed with a slip ring (5013), which slides inside the guide groove (4021); It also includes a pin (5014), which passes through the slip ring (5013), the first half ring (501), and the second half ring (502) in sequence, and is threadedly connected to the slip ring (5013).

7. The acupuncture device for acupoint-assisted positioning according to claim 6, characterized in that, An elastic element (5011) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first half ring (501), and a pressing element (5021) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the second half ring (502). When the second half ring (502) is closed, the needle contacts the elastic element (5011) and the pressing element (5021).

8. The acupuncture device for acupoint-assisted positioning according to claim 7, characterized in that, A torsion spring (5012) is sleeved on the outside of the pin (5014), and the two ends of the torsion spring (5012) are fixed to the first half ring (501) and the second half ring (502) respectively, so as to drive the second half ring (502) to rotate outward and reset.

9. The acupuncture device for acupoint-assisted positioning according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rubber part (201) has a thinning part (2011) inside. When the rubber part (201) is pressed, it folds outward along the thinning part (2011) to tighten the skin inside the rubber part (201).

10. The acupuncture device for acupoint-assisted positioning according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sliding groove (101) is equipped with a telescopic rod (6), the top end of which is inserted into the connecting plate (403), and a spring (601) is provided inside the telescopic rod (6).

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