Chinese meridian knocking rehabilitation device

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation and health care equipment technology, and discloses a traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device, including a base, a handle, a power component, a tapping component, and a massage component connected to the base. The power component includes a drive motor. The tapping component and the massage component are connected to the drive motor through a transmission component. The drive motor is a servo motor. By controlling the rotation direction of its output shaft, the operation of the tapping component and the massage component are controlled respectively. The tapping component is used to tap the meridians and acupoints, and the massage component is used to knead and massage acupoints and muscle knots. This invention utilizes the tapping component to tap the meridians and acupoints, and the massage component to knead and massage acupoints and muscle knots, which can effectively improve the rehabilitation effect. The operation of the tapping component and the massage component can be controlled by controlling the output speed of the drive motor. The entire rehabilitation device has a simple and compact structure, making it easy to carry and use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation and health care equipment technology, specifically a traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) meridian theory holds that the body's meridians connect internally to the internal organs and externally to the limbs and joints, serving as vital channels for the circulation of Qi and blood, communication between the interior and exterior, and the coordination of Yin and Yang. Rhythmic tapping of the meridian pathways and acupoints generates a penetrating, pulse-like physical stimulation that activates Qi and blood circulation, promoting blood flow and clearing the meridians. Kneading and massage, on the other hand, primarily targets acupoints and muscle knots in areas with abundant muscle. Through rhythmic squeezing and kneading movements, it can loosen local spasms, separate adhesions in the myofascia, and relieve soreness and stiffness. The organic integration of acupoint tapping and kneading massage techniques not only unblocks the meridians from the surface to the interior but also specifically relaxes muscles and tendons, representing an important way to enhance the overall effectiveness of TCM rehabilitation therapy.

[0003] Modern rehabilitation medicine believes that the mechanical vibrations generated by rhythmic tapping can effectively stimulate tactile receptors and laminar corpuscles in the skin and deep tissues, exciting nerve fibers, inhibiting the upward transmission of pain signals at the spinal cord level, and producing an analgesic effect. Periodic tapping can cause rhythmic contraction and relaxation of local vascular smooth muscle, promote microcirculation perfusion, accelerate the clearance of pain-causing and inflammatory substances such as lactic acid and bradykinin, and improve the tissue metabolic environment. Kneading massage, by applying intermittent traction and compression to spasmodic and tense muscle groups, can reduce muscle resting tension, loosen myofascial trigger points and tissue adhesions, and induce autonomic inhibitory reflexes through stimulation of the Golgi tendon organ, thereby relieving muscle spasms and restoring soft tissue extensibility.

[0004] To simultaneously achieve both tapping and kneading massage functions, existing technologies typically employ separate tapping and massage drive motors, utilizing two independent transmission mechanisms to drive the tapping and massage heads respectively. This dual-motor, separate-drive structure not only results in redundant internal transmission links and a large number of parts, making it difficult to control the overall size and weight of the device, hindering miniaturization and portability, but also increases layout complexity and manufacturing costs due to the two transmission mechanisms encroaching on each other within a limited space.

[0005] To address the shortcomings of dual-motor solutions, some existing technologies have attempted to use a single drive motor, switching the power transmission path via a clutch or reversing gear set to drive the tapping and massage components in a time-sharing manner. However, such solutions generally have long transmission chains, requiring precise coordination in the reversing or clutch engagement / disengagement process. This can lead to issues like response delays and impact jamming during switching, resulting in poor long-term smoothness and reliability. More importantly, the single-motor switching solution is limited by its transmission principle, often producing continuous rotary patting or vibration during tapping, failing to generate the intermittent pulse-like stimulation characteristic of traditional Chinese medicine tapping techniques, thus lacking sufficient deep-penetrating tapping effects on acupoints. Furthermore, in terms of massage function, the massage head typically only performs simple opening and closing or fixed-axis rotation movements, insufficiently addressing the kneading and loosening of muscle knots. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This invention aims to provide a traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device. A tapping component and a massage component are connected to a base. The tapping component taps the meridians and acupoints, while the massage component kneads and massages the acupoints and muscle knots, effectively improving rehabilitation results. The operation of the tapping and massage components is controlled by adjusting the output speed of the drive motor. The entire rehabilitation device has a simple and compact structure, making it easy to carry and use. This invention solves the problems in the prior art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0008] A traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device includes a base, on which a handle, a power component, a tapping component, and a massage component are connected. The power component includes a drive motor, and the tapping component and the massage component are connected to the drive motor via a transmission component. The drive motor is a servo motor, and by controlling the rotation direction of its output shaft, the operation of the tapping component and the massage component are controlled respectively. The tapping component is used for tapping meridians and acupoints, and the massage component is used for kneading and massaging acupoints and muscle knots.

[0009] Furthermore, the transmission assembly includes a bevel gear set and a transmission shaft. The bevel gear set includes a driving bevel gear fixedly connected to the output shaft of the drive motor. The transmission shaft includes a first transmission shaft and a second transmission shaft rotatably connected to the base. The first transmission shaft is the power input shaft of the tapping assembly, and the second transmission shaft is the power input shaft of the massage assembly. The first transmission shaft is connected to a first driven bevel gear via a first one-way bearing, and the second transmission shaft is connected to a second driven bevel gear via a second one-way bearing. Both the first and second driven bevel gears mesh with the driving bevel gear, and the first and second one-way bearings are installed in opposite directions. When the driving bevel gear rotates clockwise, the first driven bevel gear drives the first transmission shaft to rotate, while the second driven bevel gear idles. When the driving bevel gear rotates counterclockwise, the first driven bevel gear idles, while the second driven bevel gear drives the second transmission shaft to rotate.

[0010] Furthermore, the massage assembly includes a massage base detachably connected to the base. The massage base is connected to a fixed gear ring, a sun gear, a protective rubber sleeve, and several planetary gears. The fixed gear ring and the protective rubber sleeve are both fixedly connected to the massage base. The sun gear is rotatably connected to the massage base. The sun gear is connected to the second transmission shaft via a spline drive. Several planetary gears are externally meshed with the sun gear, and several planetary gears are also internally meshed with the fixed gear ring. Massage balls are fixedly connected to the end faces of the sun gear and several planetary gears away from the massage base. The protective rubber sleeve is sleeved on the outside of the massage balls.

[0011] Furthermore, the striking assembly includes an eccentric wheel and a hammer body. The eccentric wheel is connected to the first drive shaft via a spline drive, and the hammer body is connected to the base via a spring. The eccentric wheel and the hammer body are also connected via a linkage assembly. When the eccentric wheel rotates periodically, the hammer body moves up and down intermittently under the action of the linkage assembly and the spring.

[0012] Furthermore, the linkage assembly includes a fixed groove, a linkage member, and a slider. The fixed groove is fixedly connected to the base. The hammer body is wedge-shaped, wider at the bottom than the top. A groove is formed on the wedge-shaped inclined surface of the hammer body, and the slider is slidably disposed inside the groove. The upper side of the linkage member intermittently slides against the end face of the eccentric wheel, the middle part of the linkage member is slidably connected to the fixed groove, and the lower side of the linkage member is rotatably connected to the slider. As the eccentric wheel rotates and its outer edge gradually slides against the upper side of the linkage member, the linkage member moves horizontally away from the first drive shaft along the groove of the fixed groove, causing the slider to move downward along the groove, thus causing the hammer body to compress the spring and move upward. When the eccentric wheel rotates until its outer edge disengages from the upper side of the linkage member, the hammer body moves downward under the self-restoring force of the spring, causing the slider to move along the groove, and the linkage member moves horizontally towards the first drive shaft along the groove of the fixed groove.

[0013] Furthermore, a gentle stroking assembly is provided between the hammer and the base. The gentle stroking assembly includes a cylinder and a piston rod assembly. The main body of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the hammer. The piston seal of the piston rod assembly is slidably disposed inside the cylinder. The push-pull rod of the piston rod assembly is connected to the base. The side wall of the cylinder is provided with a through hole. When the hammer moves downward relative to the base, the piston rod assembly moves upward relative to the cylinder, and the gentle stroking assembly is in the intake stage. When the hammer moves upward relative to the base, the piston rod assembly moves downward relative to the cylinder, and the gentle stroking assembly is in the exhaust stage, and the gas inside the cylinder is discharged from the through hole.

[0014] Furthermore, the base can also be detachably connected with a flexible cap located on the outside of the striking component and the stroking component. The lower end face of the flexible cap is matched with the lower end face of the hammer body. The flexible cap is used for both positioning the striking component and "gathering air" in the stroking component.

[0015] Furthermore, both the protective sleeve and the flexible cap are made of medical rubber material; a hammer head is detachably connected to the lower side of the hammer body, and the hammer head includes various sizes and material models.

[0016] Furthermore, the power assembly also includes a battery and a protective shell. The battery is provided with a charging port and is electrically connected to the drive motor to provide it with power. The protective shell is detachably connected to the base and is fitted over the outside of the battery and the drive motor.

[0017] Furthermore, the base is a cuboid structure, the handle and the power assembly are respectively located on the left and right opposite sides of the base, and the tapping assembly and the massage assembly are respectively located on the upper and lower opposite sides of the base.

[0018] The principles and beneficial effects of the technical solution are as follows:

[0019] 1. This invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device, which consists of a handle, a power component, a tapping component, and a massage component connected to a base. When using this device, the user holds the handle and starts the drive motor of the power component as needed. The tapping component taps the meridians and acupoints, while the massage component kneads and massages the acupoints and muscle knots. A servo motor is connected to the tapping and massage components, each with a one-way bearing installed in opposite directions, enabling a single power source to independently drive the tapping and massage components at different times. When the drive motor rotates forward, the active bevel gear drives the first driven bevel gear, and the first one-way bearing is locked, transmitting power to the first transmission shaft to drive the tapping component; the second one-way bearing idles, and the massage component remains stationary. When the drive motor rotates in reverse, the power transmission path switches, the second one-way bearing locks, the massage component runs, and the tapping component remains stationary. This transmission method allows for instant switching between tapping and kneading functions simply by changing the direction of the motor. It eliminates the need for complex mechanisms such as clutches and reversing gear sets, resulting in a short transmission chain and fewer parts. This fundamentally avoids the problems of jamming and delay during function switching in existing technologies, making the whole machine compact and reliable in operation. It can perform two rehabilitation techniques, tapping and kneading massage, respectively, which can effectively improve the rehabilitation effect.

[0020] 2. This invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device. The massage component adopts a planetary gear system structure. The sun gear distributes power to multiple planetary gears that mesh with it externally, and the planetary gears mesh internally with a fixed gear ring. When the second transmission shaft rotates, driving the sun gear to rotate, the planetary gears revolve around the sun gear while rotating on their own axes, forming a compound kneading motion that combines overall rotation with their own rotation. Multiple massage balls installed on the end faces of the sun gear and planetary gears, wrapped in protective rubber sleeves, provide a three-dimensional massage to acupoints and muscle knots, mimicking the "kneading, plucking, grasping, and pinching" motions of human hands. This effectively loosens local spasms and separates adhered myofascia. Compared to the simple opening and closing or single-axis rotation of existing massage heads, this planetary kneading mechanism significantly enhances the loosening effect on deep muscle knots and provides precise compound stimulation to acupoints.

[0021] 3. This invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device. The tapping component, through the coordinated action of an eccentric wheel, a linkage, a slider, a wedge-shaped hammer, and a spring, constructs a pulse-type tapping mechanism for elastic energy storage and release. During the stage where the eccentric wheel rotates from its near-end point to its far-end point and abuts against the linkage, the linkage is pushed horizontally out. The slider moves downwards along the inclined plane of the hammer, smoothly lifting the hammer and compressing the spring, completing the elastic energy storage process. During this stage, the hammer does not contact the human body. When the eccentric wheel rotates past its far-end point and suddenly disengages from the linkage, the elastic potential energy stored in the spring is released instantaneously, driving the hammer to accelerate downwards, producing a deep, penetrating pulse-type tapping on the body's meridian acupoints. The tapping produced by this device is not a rigid impact, but an elastic tapping dominated by the release of spring energy. The tapping force is determined by the compression of the spring, which is stable and controllable. The feeling is gentle and rhythmic, simulating the intermittent pulse stimulation unique to the "knocking" technique in traditional Chinese medicine. It has a good effect on the meridians and acupoints, and can effectively stimulate the activity of Qi, promote the circulation of Qi and blood, and unblock the meridians.

[0022] 4. This invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device. A gentle stroking component, consisting of a cylinder and a piston rod assembly, is added between the hammer and the base. This component synchronously converts the mechanical energy of the hammer's reciprocating motion into a micro-airflow. When the hammer completes a tap and moves downwards, the piston rod moves upwards relative to the cylinder, creating negative pressure inside the cylinder and drawing air in from the outside. When the hammer is lifted upwards, the piston rod moves downwards relative to the cylinder, compressing the gas inside and causing it to exit through a hole in the side wall of the cylinder. The exited airflow is constrained and gathered by a flexible cap, forming a gentle, sweeping airflow around the tapped acupoint. This airflow acts on the skin during the intervals between taps, simulating the subtle movements of "tapping followed by gentle stroking" in traditional Chinese medicine techniques to regulate meridian energy and soothe stimulation. This makes the tapping stimulation more layered and improves the comfort of the treatment process.

[0023] 5. This invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device. Its base is a rectangular structure, with the handle, power component, tapping component, and massage component located on opposite left and right sides and opposite top and bottom sides of the base, respectively. This symmetrical layout places the device's center of gravity in the center of the grip, providing good balance during hand operation and facilitating treatment on different parts of the body. Simultaneously, the flexible cap and protective sleeve are made of medical-grade rubber, offering a skin-friendly and comfortable feel. The lower side of the hammer body is detachably connected to hammer heads of various sizes and materials, allowing users to flexibly change hammer heads according to the width of different meridians, the depth of acupoints, and individual tolerance, achieving personalized adjustment of tapping force and stimulation area, thus expanding the device's applicable population and application scenarios.

[0024] 6. The present invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device, the power component of which is powered by a storage battery and equipped with a charging port and a detachable protective shell, realizing wireless and portable use without being restricted by the place of use. The protective shell can effectively protect the internal circuit and motor, improving the durability of the device. At the same time, the massage component is detachably connected to the base, making the functions of the tapping end and the massage end modular, which is convenient for independent cleaning, disinfection or replacement, ensuring hygiene during use. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a side view of a traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device according to the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Sectional view of AA;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a front view of a traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device according to the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Sectional view of BB;

[0029] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Sectional view of CC;

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Sectional view of DD;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device according to the present invention.

[0032] The names of the corresponding labels in the attached diagram are:

[0033] 1. Base, 2. Handle, 3. Power assembly, 4. Tapping assembly, 5. Massage assembly, 6. Protective shell, 7. Drive motor, 8. Active bevel gear, 9. First drive shaft, 10. Second drive shaft, 11. First driven bevel gear, 12. Second driven bevel gear, 13. Eccentric wheel, 14. Fixed groove, 15. Linkage component, 16. Hammer, 17. Spring, 18. Slide groove, 19. Slider, 20. Cylinder, 21. Piston rod assembly, 22. Flexible cap, 23. Massage base, 24. Fixed gear ring, 25. Sun gear, 26. Planetary gear. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0035] like Figures 1 to 7As shown, a traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device includes a base 1, which is generally rectangular in structure. The base 1 is connected to a handle 2, a power component 3, a tapping component 4, and a massage component 5. The handle 2 and the power component 3 are respectively located on the left and right opposite sides of the base 1, and the tapping component 4 and the massage component 5 are also respectively located on the upper and lower opposite sides of the base 1. Specifically, as shown... Figure 3 As shown, handle 2 is located on the right side of base 1, power component 3 is located on the left side of base 1, tapping component 4 is located on the lower side of base 1, and massage component 5 is located on the upper side of base 1.

[0036] The power assembly 3 includes a drive motor 7, a battery, and a protective housing 6. The battery has a charging port and is electrically connected to the drive motor 7 to provide it with power. The protective housing 6 is detachably fitted over the battery and drive motor 7 and connected to the base 1 to protect the internal circuitry and motor. The drive motor 7 is a servo motor, and its output shaft extends into the base 1. A drive bevel gear 8 is fixedly connected to the output shaft.

[0037] The base 1 is internally connected to a first drive shaft 9 and a second drive shaft 10. The first drive shaft 9 is the power input shaft for the striking component 4, and the second drive shaft 10 is the power input shaft for the massage component 5. The first drive shaft 9 is connected to a first driven bevel gear 11 via a first one-way bearing, and the second drive shaft 10 is connected to a second driven bevel gear 12 via a second one-way bearing. The first driven bevel gear 11 and the second driven bevel gear 12 are symmetrically arranged and both mesh with the driving bevel gear 8. The first and second one-way bearings are installed in opposite directions: when the drive motor 7 drives the driving bevel gear 8 to rotate clockwise, the first one-way bearing is locked, driving the first drive shaft 9 to rotate, while the second one-way bearing idles; when the drive motor 7 drives the driving bevel gear 8 to rotate counterclockwise, the second one-way bearing is locked, driving the second drive shaft 10 to rotate, while the first one-way bearing idles. Thus, by simply changing the rotation direction of the drive motor 7, the striking component 4 or the massage component 5 can be switched to operate independently.

[0038] The striking assembly 4 includes an eccentric wheel 13 and a hammer body 16. The eccentric wheel 13 is connected to the lower end of the first drive shaft 9 via a spline drive. The hammer body 16 is located below the eccentric wheel 13 and is wedge-shaped with a smaller upper part and a larger lower part. The wedge-shaped inclined surface of the hammer body 16 faces the inner side of the base 1. The hammer body 16 and the base 1 are connected by a spring 17. The upper end of the spring 17 is fixed to the base 1, and the lower end is fixed to the upper part of the hammer body 16. A groove 18 is provided on the wedge-shaped inclined surface of the hammer body 16, and a slider 19 is slidably installed in the groove 18. The eccentric wheel 13 and the hammer body 16 are connected by a linkage assembly, which includes a fixed groove 14 and a linkage member 15. The fixed groove 14 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the base 1. A horizontal guide groove is opened in the fixed groove 14. The middle part of the linkage member 15 is slidably installed in the guide groove of the fixed groove 14, so that it can only reciprocate in the horizontal direction. The upper end face of the linkage member 15 intermittently slides and abuts against the outer edge of the eccentric wheel 13. The lower end of the linkage member 15 is rotatably connected to the slider 19 through a hinge shaft.

[0039] As the eccentric wheel 13 rotates from the near-end point to the far-end point, its outer edge gradually slides and abuts against the upper side of the linkage 15. The linkage 15 is pushed by the eccentric wheel 13 and moves horizontally away from the first transmission shaft 9 along the guide groove of the fixed groove 14. The lower end of the linkage 15 drives the slider 19 to move downward along the slide groove 18, thereby forcing the hammer 16 to overcome the elastic force of the spring 17 and lift upward. The spring 17 is compressed and stores energy. When the eccentric wheel 13 rotates past the far-end point and its outer edge suddenly disengages from the upper side of the linkage 15, the hammer 16 moves rapidly downward under the elastic restoring force of the spring 17, producing a pulse-like striking action. At this time, the slider 19 moves upward along the slide groove 18, and the linkage 15 is driven to reset along the guide groove of the fixed groove 14 towards the first transmission shaft 9. As the drive motor 7 continues to rotate, the above process is repeated cyclically. The hammer 16 moves up and down intermittently under the action of the linkage 15 and the spring 17, realizing periodic elastic tapping of the human body's meridians and acupoints.

[0040] A hammer head is detachably connected to the lower side of the hammer body 16. The hammer head comes in various specifications, including different diameters and different hardness materials, which users can change according to the width of the meridian to be tapped, the depth of the acupoint, and their personal tolerance. A gentle caressing assembly is also provided between the hammer body 16 and the base 1. The gentle caressing assembly includes a cylinder 20 and a piston rod assembly 21. The body of the cylinder 20 is fixedly connected to the side of the hammer body 16. The piston seal of the piston rod assembly 21 is slidably installed on the inner side of the cylinder 20. The upper end of the push-pull rod of the piston rod assembly 21 is fixedly connected to the base 1. A through hole is opened on the side wall of the cylinder 20. When the hammer 16 completes its downward striking motion, the cylinder 20 moves downward with the hammer 16, and the piston rod assembly 21 moves upward relative to the cylinder 20, creating a negative pressure inside the cylinder 20 and drawing air in from the outside. When the hammer 16 is lifted upward, the cylinder 20 moves upward with it, and the piston rod assembly 21 moves downward relative to the cylinder 20, compressing the gas inside the cylinder 20. The gas is then discharged through the through-hole on the side wall of the cylinder 20.

[0041] A flexible cap 22 can also be detachably connected to the lower left end of the base 1. The flexible cap 22 covers the outside of the striking component 4 and the stroking component. The lower end face of the flexible cap 22 is set to cooperate with the lower end face of the hammer body 16. When striking, the lower end face of the flexible cap 22 is in contact with human skin, which is used for both positioning the striking position and gathering the gas discharged by the stroking component around the striking area to form a gentle stroking airflow. The flexible cap 22 is made of medical rubber material, which is skin-friendly.

[0042] The massage component 5 includes a massage base 23, which is detachably connected to the upper side of the base 1. The massage base 23 is connected to a fixed gear ring 24, a sun gear 25, a protective rubber sleeve, and four planetary gears 26. The fixed gear ring 24 and the protective rubber sleeve are both fixedly connected to the massage base 23. The sun gear 25 is rotatably connected to the center of the massage base 23 and is connected to the lower end of the second drive shaft 10 via a spline drive. The four planetary gears 26 are evenly distributed on the outer ring of the sun gear 25 and mesh externally with it. Simultaneously, the four planetary gears 26 also mesh with the inner gear ring of the fixed gear ring 24, forming a planetary gear system. Massage balls are fixedly connected to the lower end faces of the sun gear 25 and the four planetary gears 26 away from the massage base 23. The protective rubber sleeve covers the outer side of all the massage balls and is also made of medical-grade rubber material, providing a soft touch. When the second drive shaft 10 drives the sun gear 25 to rotate, the four planetary gears 26 are forced to revolve around the sun gear 25 while rotating on their own axis. The multiple massage balls installed on the end face of the gears then generate a compound kneading motion that combines overall rotation with their own rotation, performing three-dimensional kneading, plucking, grasping and pinching massage on the acupoints and tendons of the human body.

[0043] The specific implementation process is as follows:

[0044] Before using this rehabilitation device, select a suitable hammer head according to the meridians or acupoints to be treated and install it on the underside of the hammer body 16. Hold the handle 2 and place the lower end of the flexible cap 22 against the meridians or acupoints on the body surface that need to be tapped, or attach the protective sleeve of the massage component 5 to the areas with thick muscles that need to be kneaded. Specifically:

[0045] When acupoints or meridians need to be stimulated by tapping, the lower end of the flexible cap 22 is placed against the meridian or acupoint on the body surface to be tapped. The drive motor 7 is rotated clockwise by the control switch. At this time, the active bevel gear 8 drives the first driven bevel gear 11 to rotate, the first one-way bearing is locked, and the first transmission shaft 9 drives the eccentric wheel 13 to rotate; the second one-way bearing rotates freely, and the massage component 5 remains stationary. The rotation of the eccentric wheel 13, through the cooperation of the linkage 15 and the spring 17, drives the hammer body 16 to produce periodic pulse-like tapping. During the intervals between tapping, the gentle stroking component generates a micro-airflow synchronously with the reciprocating motion of the hammer body 16. After being gathered by the flexible cap 22, it gently sweeps across the tapped skin, which can regulate the flow of Qi and relieve stimulation. By adjusting the speed of the drive motor 7, the tapping frequency can be changed to adapt to the stimulation needs of different acupoints.

[0046] When it is necessary to knead and loosen muscle knots, the protective sleeve of the massage component 5 is attached to the thicker muscle area to be kneaded, and the drive motor 7 is rotated counterclockwise by controlling the switch. At this time, the driving bevel gear 8 drives the second driven bevel gear 12 to rotate, the second one-way bearing is locked, and the second transmission shaft 10 drives the sun gear 25 to rotate; the first one-way bearing rotates freely, and the striking component 4 remains stationary. The sun gear 25 drives the four planetary gears 26 to both rotate on their own axis and revolve around the fixed gear ring 24, driving the massage ball to perform compound kneading massage on the treatment area.

[0047] During the use of this rehabilitation device, the tapping and kneading functions can be easily switched. The same area can be tapped first to unblock meridians, and then kneaded to relax muscles, fully utilizing the synergistic therapeutic effects of tapping and kneading in traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation. After use, the massage base 23 and flexible cap 22 can be disassembled for cleaning and disinfection, and the protective shell 6 can be opened for internal inspection and maintenance.

[0048] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention, and common knowledge regarding specific technical solutions or characteristics is not elaborated upon here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the technical solutions of the present invention, and these should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention. These modifications and improvements will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of the present invention or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device, characterized in that, The device includes a base, to which a handle, a power component, a tapping component, and a massage component are connected. The power component includes a drive motor, and the tapping component and the massage component are connected to the drive motor via a transmission component. The drive motor is a servo motor, and by controlling the rotation direction of its output shaft, the operation of the tapping component and the massage component are controlled respectively. The tapping component is used for tapping meridians and acupoints, and the massage component is used for kneading and massaging acupoints and muscle knots.

2. The traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a bevel gear set and a transmission shaft. The bevel gear set includes a driving bevel gear fixedly connected to the output shaft of the drive motor. The transmission shaft includes a first transmission shaft and a second transmission shaft rotatably connected to the base. The first transmission shaft is the power input shaft of the tapping assembly, and the second transmission shaft is the power input shaft of the massage assembly. The first transmission shaft is connected to a first driven bevel gear through a first one-way bearing, and the second transmission shaft is connected to a second driven bevel gear through a second one-way bearing. Both the first and second driven bevel gears mesh with the driving bevel gear, and the first and second one-way bearings are installed in opposite directions. When the driving bevel gear rotates clockwise, the first driven bevel gear drives the first transmission shaft to rotate, while the second driven bevel gear idles. When the driving bevel gear rotates counterclockwise, the first driven bevel gear idles, while the second driven bevel gear drives the second transmission shaft to rotate.

3. The traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The massage assembly includes a massage base detachably connected to a base. The massage base is connected to a fixed gear ring, a sun gear, a protective rubber sleeve, and several planetary gears. The fixed gear ring and the protective rubber sleeve are both fixedly connected to the massage base. The sun gear is rotatably connected to the massage base and is connected to the second drive shaft via a spline drive. Several planetary gears are externally meshed with the sun gear and internally meshed with the fixed gear ring. Massage balls are fixedly connected to the end faces of the sun gear and several planetary gears away from the massage base. The protective rubber sleeve is fitted over the outside of the massage balls.

4. A traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The striking assembly includes an eccentric wheel and a hammer body. The eccentric wheel is connected to the first drive shaft via a spline drive, and the hammer body is connected to the base via a spring. The eccentric wheel and the hammer body are also connected via a linkage assembly. When the eccentric wheel rotates periodically, the hammer body moves up and down intermittently under the action of the linkage assembly and the spring.

5. A traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The linkage assembly includes a fixed groove, a linkage component, and a slider. The fixed groove is fixedly connected to the base. The hammer body is wedge-shaped, wider at the bottom than the top. A groove is formed on the wedge-shaped inclined surface of the hammer body, and the slider is slidably disposed inside the groove. The upper side of the linkage component intermittently slides against the end face of the eccentric wheel, the middle part of the linkage component is slidably connected to the fixed groove, and the lower side of the linkage component is rotatably connected to the slider. As the eccentric wheel rotates and its outer edge gradually slides against the upper side of the linkage component, the linkage component moves horizontally away from the first drive shaft along the groove of the fixed groove, causing the slider to move downward along the groove, which in turn causes the hammer body to compress the spring and move upward. When the eccentric wheel rotates until its outer edge disengages from the upper side of the linkage component, the hammer body moves downward under the self-restoring force of the spring, causing the slider to move along the groove, and the linkage component moves horizontally towards the first drive shaft along the groove of the fixed groove.

6. A traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device according to claim 4, characterized in that, A gentle stroking assembly is also provided between the hammer and the base. The gentle stroking assembly includes a cylinder and a piston rod assembly. The main body of the cylinder is fixedly connected to the hammer. The piston seal of the piston rod assembly is slidably disposed inside the cylinder. The push-pull rod of the piston rod assembly is connected to the base. The side wall of the cylinder is provided with a through hole. When the hammer moves downward relative to the base, the piston rod assembly moves upward relative to the cylinder. This is the suction stage of the gentle stroking assembly. When the hammer moves upward relative to the base, the piston rod assembly moves downward relative to the cylinder. This is the exhaust stage of the gentle stroking assembly. The gas inside the cylinder is discharged from the through hole.

7. A traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The base can also be detachably connected to a flexible cap located on the outside of the striking component and the stroking component, the lower end face of the flexible cap being configured to cooperate with the lower end face of the hammer body.

8. A traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device according to claim 7, characterized in that, Both the protective sleeve and the flexible cap are made of medical rubber material; the hammer head is detachably connected to the lower side of the hammer body, and the hammer head includes various sizes and material models.

9. A traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The power assembly also includes a battery and a protective shell. The battery is provided with a charging port and is electrically connected to the drive motor to provide it with power. The protective shell is detachably connected to the base and is sleeved on the outside of the battery and the drive motor (7).

10. A traditional Chinese medicine meridian tapping rehabilitation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base is a cuboid structure, with the handle and power assembly located on opposite left and right sides of the base, and the tapping assembly and massage assembly located on opposite upper and lower sides of the base.

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