Electric acupoint massage tool capable of treating tinnitus and massage method
By designing an adjustable electric acupressure massage tool, the problem of existing devices being unable to adapt to different head and ear sizes has been solved. This allows for precise acupressure point positioning and improved massage effects, while also providing a cleaning function, thus enhancing ease of use and comfort.
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- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-02-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
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Abstract
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Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of massage tool technology, and in particular to an electric acupoint massage tool and massage method for treating tinnitus. Background Technology
[0002] Tinnitus is a stubborn disease that is very difficult to cure in the medical field. During treatment, because there are many different causes of tinnitus, doctors cannot guarantee a 100% cure rate. Therefore, ear massage is often used as an adjunct therapy during the treatment of tinnitus.
[0003] A search revealed that the invention with publication number CN 113456345B belongs to the field of medical device technology, specifically an ear massager for tinnitus rehabilitation treatment. It includes an arc-shaped connecting frame; power boxes are installed at both ends of the arc-shaped connecting frame; an airbag is fixedly connected to the power box; a small motor is installed in the power box; a rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the small motor; a conical block is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft via a guide rod; massage sticks are evenly distributed around the circumference of the airbag, and the massage sticks extend into the power box and are slidably connected thereto; an elastic rope is fixedly connected between the massage sticks and the airbag; the small motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the conical block to perform circular motion within the power box, causing the conical block to regularly squeeze each massage stick. The massage sticks then slide one by one towards the airbag and squeeze the auricle through the airbag at that position, improving the uniformity of the massage and ensuring that all acupoints on the auricle are massaged, promoting blood circulation and aiding in the rehabilitation treatment of tinnitus.
[0004] This type of massager still has the following drawbacks when in use:
[0005] 1. Because everyone's head and ear sizes are different, the device can only fit a portion of the population, which makes it difficult to accurately locate the corresponding acupoints during massage, thus reducing the massage effect and making it inconvenient to use. Summary of the Invention
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies, where devices can only be adapted to a portion of the population due to differences in head and ear size, resulting in poor acupoint positioning during massage, reduced massage effectiveness, and inconvenience. This invention proposes an electric acupoint massage tool and massage method for treating tinnitus.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0008] An electric acupressure massage tool for treating tinnitus includes two earmuff shells, which are symmetrically arranged for easy wearing by the user. A connecting block is fixedly connected to one side of each earmuff shell, and a U-shaped plug is fixedly connected to one side of each connecting block.
[0009] A connecting shell, with rectangular holes at both ends, and one end of the U-shaped insert is slidably connected inside the rectangular holes;
[0010] The bottom of the earmuff shell is provided with an annular groove, and an elastic membrane is integrally formed on the bottom of the earmuff shell. A first fixing plate and a second fixing plate are fixedly connected inside the earmuff shell. The first fixing plate and the second fixing plate are arranged in parallel, and the second fixing plate is located above the first fixing plate. A fixing annular plate is fixedly connected inside the annular groove.
[0011] A massage component, which is disposed inside a fixed annular plate and is used to massage the user's ears;
[0012] An adjustment component, disposed inside the connecting block and used to adjust the position of the massage;
[0013] A drive assembly, which is disposed inside the earcup housing and is used to provide power to the device.
[0014] In one possible design, the massage assembly includes multiple massage rods that slide through the interior of a fixed annular plate. The multiple massage rods are divided into multiple groups and are arranged in a circular array. The tops of the multiple massage rods located in the same array are fixedly connected to the same connecting annular plate. Multiple first springs are fixedly connected between the bottom of the connecting annular plate and the top of the fixed annular plate. The multiple first springs are respectively sleeved on the multiple massage rods. The interior of the connecting annular plate has a trapezoidal hole.
[0015] In one possible design, the adjustment assembly includes a fixing block fixedly connected inside the connecting block, a lead screw threaded through the internal thread of the fixing block, a plurality of sliding rods fixedly connected to one end of the fixing block, a common circular plate fixedly connected to one end of the plurality of sliding rods, a common threaded block slidably sleeved on the outer wall of the plurality of sliding rods, the lead screw threaded through the threaded block, a protrusion fixedly connected to the bottom of the threaded block, the protrusion cooperating with the connecting annular plate.
[0016] In one possible design, the drive assembly includes a miniature motor fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top of the earcup housing. The output shaft of the miniature motor is fixedly connected to a speed reducer, and the output end of the speed reducer is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft. One end of the rotating shaft passes through a second fixed plate and a first fixed plate. A shaped block is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating shaft, and the shaped block is located between the first fixed plate and the second fixed plate.
[0017] In one possible design, a sliding plate is slidably connected to the top of the first fixing plate, a push plate is fixedly connected to one side of the sliding plate, and a second spring is fixedly connected between one side of the sliding plate and one side of the earcup shell. The push plate is used in conjunction with a trapezoidal hole.
[0018] In one possible design, an elastic block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft, and the elastic block has a slot inside.
[0019] In one possible design, one end of the lead screw is fixedly connected to an operating block, and the operating block is provided with anti-slip texture.
[0020] An electric acupressure massage method for treating tinnitus includes the following steps:
[0021] S1. Pull out the connecting block and adjust it to the appropriate position. If cleaning is required, clamp the cotton swab inside the slot.
[0022] S2. After putting on the device, align the two earcups with your ears, and use the drive unit to massage your ears.
[0023] S3. Depending on the size of the user's ear, the massage position can be adjusted by adjusting the components to enhance the treatment effect.
[0024] In this application, when in use, the device is worn on the head so that the two earmuff shells are placed over the ears. At this time, by stretching the position of the connecting block, the protruding length of the U-shaped plug can be adjusted, thereby allowing the device to adapt to the size of the user's head and improving the applicability of the device.
[0025] The two micro motors inside the earcup shell are activated. The output shaft of the micro motor drives the rotating shaft to rotate. The speed can be reduced by setting a speed reducer to improve user comfort. The rotating shaft drives the irregular block to rotate. The irregular block pushes the sliding plate to move laterally. The sliding plate drives the push plate to move laterally. The push plate is inserted into the trapezoidal hole located below.
[0026] At this time, the push plate drives the connecting ring plate to move vertically downward and passes through the connecting ring plate. The connecting ring plate drives multiple massage rods to move vertically downward and squeeze the first spring. At this time, the massage rods push the elastic membrane and massage the user's ears to achieve a therapeutic effect. At the same time, due to the eccentric setting of the rotating shaft, the sliding plate can be pushed to reciprocate on the horizontal plane, and multiple massages can be performed.
[0027] When the massage position needs to be adjusted according to the size of the user's ear, the operating block can be rotated. The operating block drives the lead screw to rotate, the lead screw drives the threaded block to move laterally, and the threaded block drives the protrusion to move laterally along the two sliding rods. At this time, the protrusion can push the connecting ring plate at different positions downward and can move to the height that matches the push plate, thereby adjusting the massage position and ensuring the treatment effect.
[0028] Before wearing the device, a cotton swab of appropriate length can be clipped into the slot. The cotton swab can then be placed against the inner wall of the ear. When the rotating shaft rotates, it drives the elastic block to rotate, which in turn drives the cotton swab to rotate, cleaning and massaging the user's ear. It is easy to use.
[0029] In this invention, an electric acupoint massage tool for treating tinnitus can achieve the effect of massaging the user's ears through a massage component;
[0030] In this invention, the electric acupoint massage tool for treating tinnitus can adjust the massage position by adjusting the components.
[0031] In this invention, the electric acupoint massage tool for treating tinnitus can achieve the effect of providing power to the device through the drive component;
[0032] In this invention, the U-shaped insert allows the device to adapt to the size of the user's head. The continuously moving push plate enables the massage rod to reciprocate, achieving a massage effect. By rotating the operating block, the protrusion can be positioned above the annular plate at different locations, thereby adjusting the massage position to ensure the therapeutic effect. It can also be fitted with cotton swabs to clean and massage the user's ears to a certain extent. Attached Figure Description
[0033] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an electric acupoint massage tool for treating tinnitus proposed in this invention.
[0034] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the earcup shell in an electric acupoint massage tool for treating tinnitus proposed in this invention.
[0035] Figure 3 This is a second-view three-dimensional structural diagram of the earcup shell in an electric acupressure massage tool for treating tinnitus proposed in this invention.
[0036] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the earcup shell of an electric acupoint massage tool for treating tinnitus proposed in this invention.
[0037] Figure 5This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the ear cup shell and U-shaped insert in an electric acupoint massage tool for treating tinnitus proposed in this invention.
[0038] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the U-shaped insert and lead screw in an electric acupoint massage tool for treating tinnitus proposed in this invention.
[0039] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of multiple ring plates in an electric acupoint massage tool for treating tinnitus proposed in this invention.
[0040] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the annular plate in an electric acupoint massage tool for treating tinnitus proposed in this invention.
[0041] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the irregular block and the push plate in an electric acupoint massage tool for treating tinnitus proposed in this invention.
[0042] In the diagram: 1. Connecting shell; 2. U-shaped insert; 3. Connecting block; 4. Earmuff shell; 5. Elastic block; 6. Operating block; 7. Elastic membrane; 8. Rotating shaft; 9. Slot; 10. First fixing plate; 11. Micro motor; 12. Threaded block; 13. Connecting ring plate; 14. Second fixing plate; 15. Annular groove; 16. Reducer; 17. Lead screw; 18. Fixing block; 19. Protrusion; 20. Sliding rod; 21. Round plate; 22. Fixing ring plate; 23. Trapezoidal hole; 24. Massage rod; 25. First spring; 26. Irregular block; 27. Sliding plate; 28. Second spring; 29. Push plate. Detailed Implementation
[0043] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments.
[0044] Example 1
[0045] Reference Figure 1-9 An electric acupressure massage tool for treating tinnitus, which is used in the field of massage tools, includes: two earmuff shells 4, which are symmetrically arranged for easy wearing by the user. Each earmuff shell 4 has a connecting block 3 fixedly connected to one side, and a U-shaped plug 2 fixedly connected to one side of the connecting block 3. When the device is worn on the head, the two earmuff shells 4 are placed over the ears. By stretching the position of the connecting block 3, the extension length of the U-shaped plug 2 can be adjusted, thereby allowing the device to adapt to the size of the user's head and improving the applicability of the device.
[0046] Connecting shell 1, both ends of connecting shell 1 are provided with rectangular holes, and one end of U-shaped plug 2 is slidably connected to the inside of the rectangular hole;
[0047] The bottom of the earcup shell 4 is provided with an annular groove 15. An elastic membrane 7 is integrally formed at the bottom of the earcup shell 4. A first fixing plate 10 and a second fixing plate 14 are fixedly connected inside the earcup shell 4. The first fixing plate 10 and the second fixing plate 14 are arranged in parallel. The second fixing plate 14 is located above the first fixing plate 10. A fixing annular plate 22 is fixedly connected inside the annular groove 15.
[0048] A massage component is disposed inside a fixed annular plate 22 and is used to massage the user's ears. The massage component includes multiple massage rods 24 that slide through the interior of the fixed annular plate 22. The multiple massage rods 24 are divided into multiple groups and are arranged in a circular array. The tops of the multiple massage rods 24 located in the same array are fixedly connected to the same connecting annular plate 13. Multiple first springs 25 are fixedly connected between the bottom of the connecting annular plate 13 and the top of the fixed annular plate 22. The multiple first springs 25 are respectively sleeved on the multiple massage rods 24. A trapezoidal hole 23 is opened inside the connecting annular plate 13.
[0049] An adjustment component is located inside the connecting block 3 and is used to adjust the massage position. The adjustment component includes a fixed block 18 fixedly connected inside the connecting block 3. A lead screw 17 is threaded through the inside of the fixed block 18. Multiple sliding rods 20 are fixedly connected to one end of the fixed block 18. The same circular plate 21 is fixedly connected to one end of the multiple sliding rods 20. The same threaded block 12 is slidably sleeved on the outer wall of the multiple sliding rods 20. The lead screw 17 is threaded through the threaded block 12. A protrusion 19 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the threaded block 12. The protrusion 19 is used in conjunction with the connecting ring plate 13. When it is necessary to adjust the massage position according to the size of the user's ear, the operating block 6 can be rotated. The operating block 6 drives the lead screw 17 to rotate. The lead screw 17 drives the threaded block 12 to move laterally. The threaded block 12 drives the protrusion 19 to move laterally along the two sliding rods 20. At this time, the protrusion 19 can push the connecting ring plate 13 at different positions downward and can move to a height that cooperates with the push plate 29, thereby adjusting the massage position and ensuring the treatment effect.
[0050] A drive assembly, located inside the earcup housing 4, provides power to the device. The drive assembly includes a miniature motor 11 fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the earcup housing 4. A reducer 16 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the miniature motor 11. A rotating shaft 8 is fixedly connected to the output end of the reducer 16. One end of the rotating shaft 8 passes through the second fixed plate 14 and the first fixed plate 10. A shaped block 26 is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating shaft 8, located between the first fixed plate 10 and the second fixed plate 14. A sliding plate 27 is slidably connected to the top of the first fixed plate 10. A push plate 29 is fixedly connected to one side of the sliding plate 27. A second spring 28 is fixedly connected between one side of the sliding plate 27 and one side of the earcup housing 4. The push plate 29 cooperates with a trapezoidal hole 23 to activate the internal mechanism of the earcup housing 4. Two micro motors 11 drive the rotating shaft 8 to rotate via their output shafts. The speed can be reduced by the speed reducer 16 to improve user comfort. The rotating shaft 8 drives the shaped block 26 to rotate, which in turn pushes the sliding plate 27 to move laterally. The sliding plate 27 then drives the push plate 29 to move laterally and inserts it into the trapezoidal hole 23 located below. At this time, the push plate 29 drives the connecting ring plate 13 to move vertically downward and passes through the connecting ring plate 13. The connecting ring plate 13 drives multiple massage rods 24 to move vertically downward and compress the first spring 25. The massage rods 24 then push the elastic membrane 7 to massage the user's ears, achieving a therapeutic effect. Simultaneously, due to the eccentric setting of the rotating shaft 8, the sliding plate 27 can be pushed to reciprocate on the horizontal plane, allowing for multiple massages.
[0051] An electric acupressure massage method for treating tinnitus includes the following steps:
[0052] S1. Pull out the connecting block 3 and adjust it to a suitable position. If cleaning is required, clamp the cotton swab inside the slot 9.
[0053] S2. After wearing the device, align the two earcups 4 with your ears, and use the drive component to massage your ears.
[0054] S3. Depending on the size of the user's ear, the massage position can be adjusted by adjusting the components to enhance the treatment effect.
[0055] Example 2
[0056] refer to Figure 1-9Improvements based on Embodiment 1: An elastic block 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft 8. A slot 9 is provided inside the elastic block 5. Before wearing the device, a cotton swab of appropriate length can be clamped inside the slot 9. At this time, the cotton swab can be placed on the inner wall of the ear. When the rotating shaft 8 rotates, the rotating shaft 8 can drive the elastic block 5 to rotate, and the elastic block 5 drives the cotton swab to rotate, cleaning and massaging the user's ear to a certain extent. It is convenient to use. An operating block 6 is fixedly connected to one end of the screw 17. The operating block 6 is provided with anti-slip texture for easy operation by the user.
[0057] However, as is well known to those skilled in the art, the working principles and wiring methods of the micro motor 11 and the reducer 16 are commonplace and are all conventional methods or common knowledge. They will not be described in detail here. Those skilled in the art can make any selections according to their needs or convenience.
[0058] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in the present invention, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of the present invention, should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. An electric acupressure massage tool for treating tinnitus, characterized in that, include: Two earmuff shells (4) are arranged symmetrically for easy wearing by the user. A connecting block (3) is fixedly connected to one side of each of the two earmuff shells (4). A U-shaped plug (2) is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting block (3). A connecting shell (1) has rectangular holes at both ends, and one end of the U-shaped plug (2) is slidably connected inside the rectangular holes; The bottom of the earmuff shell (4) is provided with an annular groove (15), and the bottom of the earmuff shell (4) is integrally formed with an elastic membrane (7). The earmuff shell (4) is fixedly connected with a first fixing plate (10) and a second fixing plate (14). The first fixing plate (10) and the second fixing plate (14) are arranged in parallel. The second fixing plate (14) is located above the first fixing plate (10). The annular groove (15) is fixedly connected with a fixing annular plate (22). A massage component, which is disposed inside a fixed annular plate (22) and is used to massage the user's ears; An adjustment component is disposed inside the connecting block (3) and is used to adjust the position of the massage. A drive assembly is disposed inside the earcup housing (4) and is used to provide power to the device.
2. The electric acupressure massage tool for treating tinnitus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The massage assembly includes multiple massage rods (24) that slide through the interior of a fixed annular plate (22). The multiple massage rods (24) are divided into multiple groups and are arranged in a ring array. The tops of the multiple massage rods (24) located in the same array are fixedly connected to the same connecting annular plate (13). Multiple first springs (25) are fixedly connected between the bottom of the connecting annular plate (13) and the top of the fixed annular plate (22). The multiple first springs (25) are respectively sleeved on the multiple massage rods (24). The interior of the connecting annular plate (13) is provided with trapezoidal holes (23).
3. The electric acupressure massage tool for treating tinnitus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly includes a fixing block (18) fixedly connected inside the connecting block (3). A lead screw (17) is threaded through the inside of the fixing block (18). A plurality of sliding rods (20) are fixedly connected to one end of the fixing block (18). A circular plate (21) is fixedly connected to one end of the plurality of sliding rods (20). A threaded block (12) is slidably sleeved on the outer wall of the plurality of sliding rods (20). The lead screw (17) is threaded through the threaded block (12). A protrusion (19) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the threaded block (12). The protrusion (19) is used in conjunction with the connecting ring plate (13).
4. The electric acupressure massage tool for treating tinnitus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a micro motor (11) fixedly connected to the inner top wall of the earcup shell (4). The output shaft of the micro motor (11) is fixedly connected to a reducer (16). The output end of the reducer (16) is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (8). One end of the rotating shaft (8) passes through the second fixing plate (14) and the first fixing plate (10). A shaped block (26) is fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the rotating shaft (8). The shaped block (26) is located between the first fixing plate (10) and the second fixing plate (14).
5. An electric acupressure massage tool for treating tinnitus according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sliding plate (27) is slidably connected to the top of the first fixed plate (10), and a push plate (29) is fixedly connected to one side of the sliding plate (27). A second spring (28) is fixedly connected between one side of the sliding plate (27) and one side of the earmuff shell (4). The push plate (29) is used in conjunction with the trapezoidal hole (23).
6. The electric acupressure massage tool for treating tinnitus according to claim 4, characterized in that, An elastic block (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating shaft (8), and a slot (9) is provided inside the elastic block (5).
7. The electric acupressure massage tool for treating tinnitus according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the lead screw (17) is fixedly connected to an operating block (6), and the operating block (6) is provided with anti-slip texture.
8. An electric acupressure massage method for treating tinnitus according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, Specifically, the following steps are included: S1. Pull out the connecting block (3) and adjust it to a suitable position. If cleaning is required, clamp the cotton swab inside the slot (9). S2. After wearing the device, align the two earmuff shells (4) with your ears and use the drive component to massage your ears. S3. Depending on the size of the user's ear, the massage position can be adjusted by adjusting the components to enhance the treatment effect.
Citation Information
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An ear massager for tinnitus rehabilitation
CN113456345B