Emotional release device for psychotherapy

Abstract

The application discloses an emotional relief device for psychological treatment, which comprises a base, a support frame vertically fixed to the upper end of the base, a fixed shell fixed to the base, an end cover fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixed shell, a lifting assembly arranged in the fixed shell, and a dummy assembly installed on the lifting assembly and comprising a dummy trunk and a head connected to the upper part of the dummy trunk. The preset angry, sad, fearful or calm emotional expressions can be dynamically projected on the surface of the dummy head through the projection assembly, so that the relief object changes with the treatment process or the patient behavior, the realness of the emotional projection and the treatment immersion are enhanced, the overall height of the dummy assembly can be accurately adjusted through the lifting assembly composed of a servo motor, a screw rod, a chain and a support plate, different height patients or different sitting or standing treatment scenes can be adapted, and the device is convenient to store and maintain.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of psychotherapy equipment technology, and in particular to an emotional catharsis device for psychotherapy. Background Technology

[0002] In psychotherapy practice, emotional catharsis is an important means of helping patients release inner stress and alleviate anxiety or anger. Currently, common catharsis methods include hitting punching bags, tearing paper, and shouting at mannequins. Among these, punching catharsis devices are more widely used due to their direct physical involvement.

[0003] However, existing cathartic dolls or punching bags have simple structures, typically consisting of only a passive, soft body subjected to force. During the act of striking, the facial expression and posture of the doll remain unchanged, lacking dynamic feedback between the patient and the doll's behavior or emotional state. This static interaction can easily create a sense of alienation for the patient, making them feel as if the striker is an inanimate object, thus reducing the authenticity of the emotional projection and the therapeutic effect. Furthermore, the height and position of existing devices are mostly fixed, making it difficult to adapt to the needs of users of different heights or in different therapeutic settings.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a device for emotional catharsis that can provide dynamic visual feedback based on cathartic behavior and flexibly adjust the height is a problem that needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an emotional catharsis device for psychotherapy, so as to solve the problems of existing catharsis devices lacking dynamic visual feedback and having limited therapeutic effects due to their height being unadjustable.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a psychotherapy-based emotional catharsis device, comprising: Base; The support frame is vertically fixed to the upper end of the base; A fixed housing is fixed to the base, and an end cap is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixed housing; The lifting assembly is disposed inside the fixed housing; A dummy assembly is mounted on the lifting assembly, the dummy assembly including a dummy torso and a head connected to the top of the dummy torso; The projection assembly, located on the upper end of the support frame, includes a fixing block, a brake motor, an L-shaped connecting frame, and a projector. The fixing block is fixed to the upper end of the support frame, the L-shaped connecting frame is fixedly connected to the fixing block, the brake motor is installed on one side of the L-shaped connecting frame, and the projector is fixedly connected to the output end of the brake motor. The projector is located in the front direction of the head and is used to project images forward onto the surface of the head.

[0007] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a servo motor, two screws, a sprocket, a chain, and at least one limiting rod; the servo motor is fixed to the bottom of the fixed housing, and the two screws are respectively vertically rotatably arranged at opposite corners inside the fixed housing.

[0008] Preferably, the output end of the servo motor is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the corresponding screw, the sprockets are fixedly connected to the upper end of the screw, and the sprockets are connected to each other through sprocket drive.

[0009] Preferably, the dummy assembly further includes a support plate, with a fixing frame fixedly connected to the upper end of the support plate, and a spring fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixing frame. The upper end of the spring passes through the middle of the end cover and is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the dummy's torso.

[0010] Preferably, the support plate has through holes and threaded holes at its four corners, the through holes being slidably connected to the limiting rod, and the threaded holes being threadedly connected to the screw.

[0011] Preferably, the surface of the head is provided with at least one calibration point for assisting the projector in image positioning and calibration.

[0012] Preferably, the dummy torso is equipped with several pressure sensors and a sound-generating unit.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are: 1. By setting up projection components, preset emotional expressions such as anger, sadness, fear, or calmness can be dynamically projected onto the surface of the dummy's head, allowing the target of venting to change with the treatment process or the patient's behavior, thus enhancing the realism of the emotional projection and the sense of immersion in the treatment.

[0014] 2. By setting up a lifting assembly consisting of a servo motor, screw, chain and support plate, the overall height of the dummy assembly can be precisely adjusted to adapt to patients of different heights or treatment scenarios with different sitting or standing postures, while also facilitating storage and maintenance.

[0015] 3. Pressure sensors and sound units are integrated into the dummy's torso. When the patient's striking force reaches a set threshold, the projector can be triggered to switch facial expressions and provide sound feedback, forming a closed-loop interaction and helping the patient establish a cognitive connection between "behavior and outcome". Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting component structure of the present invention; Figure 3 For the present invention Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the dummy component installation structure of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the dummy component structure of the present invention.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Fixed housing; 3. End cap; 4. Dummy assembly; 5. Servo motor; 6. Support frame; 7. Projection assembly; 8. Limiting rod; 9. Screw; 10. Sprocket; 11. Chain; 12. Fixing block; 13. L-shaped connecting frame; 14. Brake motor; 15. Projector; 16. Support plate; 17. Fixing frame; 18. Spring; 19. Dummy torso; 20. Head; 21. Calibration point; 22. Through hole; 23. Threaded hole. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0019] Please see Figure 1-5 The present invention provides a technical solution: an emotional catharsis device for psychotherapy, comprising a base 1, a fixed shell 2, an end cap 3, a dummy assembly 4, a support frame 6, and a projection assembly 7.

[0020] In this embodiment, the base 1 is a cast iron or steel plate counterweight structure used to ensure the overall stability of the device. The fixed housing 2 is welded or bolted to one side of the upper surface of the base 1, and is hollow inside, with its upper end closed by an end cap 3. The support frame 6 is vertically welded to the other side of the upper surface of the base 1, and its height is higher than that of the fixed housing 2.

[0021] To achieve height adjustment of the dummy component 4, the device employs the following technical solution: a lifting assembly is installed inside the fixed housing 2. The lifting assembly includes a servo motor 5, two vertically rotating screws 9, two sprockets 10, a chain 11, and two limiting rods 8. The servo motor 5 is fixed to the inner bottom surface of the fixed housing 2 via a motor mount, and its output shaft is fixedly connected to the lower end of one of the screws 9 via a coupling. The two screws 9 are located diagonally inside the fixed housing 2, and a sprocket 10 is fixed to the upper end of each screw 9. The two sprockets 10 are connected by the chain 11. The two limiting rods 8 are vertically fixed between the inner bottom surface of the fixed housing 2 and the end cap 3, located at the other two diagonal positions.

[0022] The dummy assembly 4 includes a support plate 16, with a through hole 22 and a threaded hole 23 at each of its four corners. The two through holes 22 are slidably engaged with two limiting rods 8, and the two threaded holes 23 are threadedly engaged with two screws 9. When the servo motor 5 rotates, it drives the two screws 9 to rotate synchronously via the sprocket 10 and chain 11, thereby driving the support plate 16 to vertically rise and fall along the limiting rods 8. A fixing frame 17 is welded to the upper center of the support plate 16, and a spring 18 is connected to the upper end of the fixing frame 17. The upper end of the spring 18 passes through the center hole of the end cap 3 and is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the dummy torso 19. The dummy torso 19 is made of elastic foam or silicone material, with a rigid skeleton inside, and a head 20 is connected to its top via a ball joint or threaded connection. The dummy torso 19 has multiple pressure sensors embedded inside (specifically distributed in the chest, ribs and abdomen), and a sound unit (such as a speaker or buzzer) is fixed at the bottom of the inner cavity of the dummy torso 19.

[0023] To achieve dynamic changes in facial expressions during catharsis, this device employs the following technical solution: The projection component 7 is fixed to the upper end of the support frame 6. The projection component 7 includes a rectangular fixing block 12, which is fixed to the top side of the support frame 6 by bolts. An L-shaped connecting frame 13 is welded to the front of the fixing block 12. A brake motor 14 is mounted on the outer side of the vertical arm of the L-shaped connecting frame 13. The output shaft of the brake motor 14 passes horizontally through the vertical arm of the L-shaped connecting frame 13 and is fixedly connected to one side of the projector 15's housing. The lens of the projector 15 faces the front of the head 20. Multiple calibration points 21 are sprayed or pasted on the surface of the head 20. The calibration points 21 are circular reflectors or color blocks used for automatic focusing and image distortion correction of the projector 15. By rotating the brake motor 14, the tilt angle of the projector 15 can be finely adjusted to ensure that the image is always projected forward and completely onto the front area of ​​the head 20.

[0024] The working principle and usage process of this invention are as follows: Before treatment, the therapist activates the servo motor 5 via an external controller, based on the patient's height and treatment method (sitting or standing). The servo motor 5 drives the screw 9 to rotate, causing the support plate 16 to rise or fall, thereby changing the overall height of the dummy assembly 4. After the height is adjusted, the servo motor 5 self-locks. The therapist selects an initial emotional image (e.g., a neutral or angry expression) via a computer. This image is projected onto the surface of the head 20 via a projector 15, while the angle of the projector 15 is finely adjusted via a brake motor 14 to align the image with the calibration point 21.

[0025] During treatment, the patient strikes the dummy's torso 19 with boxing gloves or bare hands. When the pressure sensor inside the dummy's torso 19 detects that the impact force exceeds a preset threshold, the controller triggers two feedback mechanisms based on the sensor signals: First, a switching command is sent to the projector 15 to change the current facial image to an expression matching the impact force (e.g., pain, heightened anger, or crying); second, a sound unit is triggered to emit a corresponding short sound effect (e.g., a groan, shout, or sigh). The spring 18 undergoes elastic deformation upon impact, simulating the cushioning and rebound sensation of a human body after being struck, while avoiding damage to the patient's wrist from rigid impact.

[0026] As the patient's emotions gradually calm down or the therapist needs to guide the patient through cognitive restructuring, the controller can gradually switch to positive expressions such as calmness and smiling, in conjunction with verbal guidance. Throughout the process, the facial expressions projected by the projector 15 interact in real time with the patient's own striking behavior, transforming the object of catharsis from a static, lifeless object into a "responsive" projection target. After treatment, the dummy component 4 can be lowered into the fixed housing 2 using the lifting assembly, with the end cap 3 supporting the bottom of the dummy torso 19 to reduce dust accumulation and facilitate storage.

[0027] 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 device for emotional catharsis in psychotherapy, characterized in that, include: Base (1); The support frame (6) is vertically fixed to the upper end of the base (1); A fixed housing (2) is fixed to the base (1), and an end cap (3) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixed housing (2). The lifting assembly is located inside the fixed housing (2); The dummy assembly (4) is mounted on the lifting assembly. The dummy assembly (4) includes a dummy torso (19) and a head (20) connected above the dummy torso (19). The projection component (7) is set on the upper end of the support frame (6) and includes a fixing block (12), a brake motor (14), an L-shaped connecting frame (13) and a projector (15). The fixing block (12) is fixed to the upper end of the support frame (6). The L-shaped connecting frame (13) is fixedly connected to the fixing block (12). The brake motor (14) is installed on one side of the L-shaped connecting frame (13). The projector (15) is fixedly connected to the output end of the brake motor (14). The projector (15) is located in the front direction of the head (20) and is used to project the image forward onto the surface of the head (20).

2. The emotional catharsis device for psychotherapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly includes a servo motor (5), two screws (9), a sprocket (10), a chain (11), and at least one limiting rod (8); the servo motor (5) is fixed to the bottom of the fixed housing (2), and the two screws (9) are respectively vertically rotated and set at opposite corners inside the fixed housing (2).

3. The emotional catharsis device for psychotherapy according to claim 2, characterized in that: The output end of the servo motor (5) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the corresponding screw (9), and the sprockets (10) are fixedly connected to the upper end of the screw (9). The sprockets (10) are connected to each other through the sprocket (10) transmission.

4. The emotional catharsis device for psychotherapy according to claim 3, characterized in that: The dummy assembly (4) also includes a support plate (16), with a fixed frame (17) fixedly connected to the upper end of the support plate (16), and a spring (18) fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixed frame (17). The upper end of the spring (18) passes through the middle of the end cap (3) and is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the dummy torso (19).

5. The emotional catharsis device for psychotherapy according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support plate (16) has through holes (22) and threaded holes (23) at its four corners. The through holes (22) are slidably connected to the limiting rod (8), and the threaded holes (23) are threadedly connected to the screw (9).

6. The emotional catharsis device for psychotherapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the head (20) is provided with at least one calibration point (21) for assisting the projector (15) in image positioning and calibration.

7. The emotional catharsis device for psychotherapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dummy torso (19) is equipped with several pressure sensors and a sound-emitting unit.

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