A traditional Chinese medicine shaking method auxiliary device

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of rehabilitation physiotherapy and medical equipment, and discloses a traditional Chinese medicine shaking method auxiliary device, which comprises a shell, a driving part and an automatic locking part, an arc-shaped guide groove and a palm support are arranged in the shell, the driving part adopts a double-output shaft motor to drive the palm support to reciprocating swing along the arc-shaped guide groove through an eccentric connecting rod mechanism, and the traditional Chinese medicine shaking method is simulated, the automatic locking part is arranged in the palm support and comprises a pressing column, a gear and rack transmission chain and a pair of pressing finger plates; when a patient's hand is placed in the palm support, the pressing column is pressed down, the two side racks are driven to move in two opposite directions through a spur gear and bevel gear set, the pressing finger plates are automatically closed and locked to the hand, and self-locking is realized by using a clamping block and a clamping groove; after the shaking method is finished, the patient's arm naturally falls on an arm placing inclined plate, and a massage mechanical hand is driven by a horizontal moving mechanism to carry out massage. The device realizes seamless connection of hand self-adaptive quick locking, shaking method treatment and massage, effectively reduces the labor intensity of doctors, improves the treatment efficiency and is convenient to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of rehabilitation therapy and medical equipment technology, and in particular to a traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid. Background Technology

[0002] With the changes in modern work and lifestyle, prolonged sitting and long-term use of electronic products have become common phenomena, leading to a significant increase in the number of people suffering from shoulder and arm joint diseases and upper limb muscle strain. The "shaking method" in traditional Chinese massage is an effective technique for loosening upper limb joints and relieving muscle tension. It involves rapidly, slightly, and continuously shaking the patient's wrist or elbow, allowing vibration waves to be transmitted along the upper limb, thereby relaxing muscles and lubricating joints.

[0003] However, existing technologies still have the following problems: 1. Physicians have high labor intensity and poor consistency in their techniques. Performing the shaking method requires physicians to apply continuous force and maintain high-frequency shaking, which requires extremely high physical strength. Prolonged operation can easily lead to physician fatigue. Before routine massage treatment, sufficient muscle relaxation is required. This part of the work takes up a lot of the physician's effective treatment time. Patients have nothing to do while waiting for their appointment and usually continue to use electronic products, which aggravates shoulder and arm discomfort and fails to take advantage of this period for effective pretreatment.

[0004] 2. Some existing mechanically assisted shaking devices require patients or doctors to manually bind and fix their hands, which is complicated and time-consuming. In addition, different patients have different hand sizes, and it is difficult to adjust the tightness of the fixation accordingly, which can easily cause the hand to slip or cause local pressure discomfort during treatment. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine shaking technique aid, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art. The existing few mechanically assisted shaking techniques require patients or doctors to manually bind and fix their hands, which is complicated and time-consuming. In addition, different patients have different hand sizes, and the tightness of the fixation is difficult to adjust adaptively, which can easily cause the hand to slip or cause local pressure discomfort during treatment.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid includes: a housing with a through channel, a massage robotic hand and an arm placement ramp respectively located above and below the channel, an arm inlet at one end of the channel, a hydraulic rod fixedly installed on the arm inlet, a fixing plate fixedly installed at the output end of the hydraulic rod, and a set of arc-shaped guide grooves inside the housing, with a palm rest located between the set of arc-shaped guide grooves; A drive unit is disposed inside the housing. The drive unit includes a dual-output shaft motor for driving the palm rest to perform a swinging motion inside the housing. The dual-output shaft motor is fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the housing. An automatic locking part is disposed on the palm rest, and the automatic locking part includes a set of finger pressure plates for fixing the hand placed on the palm rest.

[0007] Arm insertion and automatic locking: The patient inserts their arm into the channel through the arm inlet, placing their palm naturally on the palm rest with their fingers pointing towards the pressing post. The weight of the hand presses down on the pressing post, causing it to move downward against the elastic force of the first reset spring. This moves the rack down, which in turn drives the first spur gear to rotate. The first spur gear rotates the second spur gear through the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear. Simultaneously, the second spur gear drives the two racks on both sides to move towards each other, which in turn pushes the finger pressure plate inward through the connecting rod. The arc-shaped elastic pad gently presses against the back of the hand and the base of the fingers, thus completing the hand fixation.

[0008] During this process, when the rack moves to its lowest position, its slot is aligned with the inclined end of the locking block. Under the action of the second return spring, the locking block automatically engages in the slot, locking the position of the rack and thus maintaining the locking force of the pressure finger plate.

[0009] Shaking therapy: The hydraulic rod extends, and the fixing plate is placed against the front of the patient's shoulder to prevent the arm from retracting. Then, the dual-output shaft motor is started, which drives the palm support to swing back and forth along the arc-shaped guide groove through the transmission wheel set, rotating disk and connecting rod. The swing frequency and amplitude can be adjusted by the controller according to the treatment needs. The swing of the palm support drives the entire upper limb to produce rhythmic shaking through the patient's hand, realizing the effect of traditional Chinese shaking therapy to loosen joints and relax muscles. At the same time, the graphene heating film can be turned on to assist in heat therapy.

[0010] After the shaking treatment, the massage mode automatically switches to massage: After the shaking treatment ends, the dual output shaft motor continues to rotate, pushing the palm rest to the highest end of the arc-shaped guide groove near the side of the arm placement inclined plate. At this time, the patient's arm is naturally extended and placed flat on the arm placement inclined plate. Then the controller starts the horizontal movement mechanism, which drives the massage robot to move back and forth along the arm from the elbow to the shoulder. The rollers or airbags built into the massage robot provide a soothing massage to the arm muscles, completing the subsequent relaxation steps.

[0011] Unlocking and Removal: After the massage, the doctor or patient pulls the pull ring. The locking block moves outward against the elastic force of the second reset spring, and the inclined end disengages from the slot of the first rack. The first rack, under the elastic force of the first reset spring, resets upward, driving the first spur gear to rotate in the opposite direction. Through the transmission chain, the finger pressure plates on both sides open outward, releasing the patient's hand. The locking block also resets under the action of the second reset spring, ready for the next use. The patient can then remove their arm from the channel.

[0012] Furthermore, the drive unit also includes: A transmission wheel set is coaxially and fixedly connected to a set of output ends of the dual-output shaft motor. A set of rotating disks is indirectly driven by a set of output ends of the dual-output shaft motor through the transmission wheel set. A connecting rod is rotatably connected at the eccentric position of the rotating disk. The end of a set of connecting rods away from the rotating disk is fixedly connected to both ends of the palm rest.

[0013] Furthermore, a limiting guide slip ring is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting rod away from the rotating disk, and a set of the connecting rods are fixedly connected to the palm support through the limiting guide slip rings, and a set of the limiting guide slip rings are respectively set in a set of arc-shaped guide grooves.

[0014] Furthermore, the palm rest has an installation cavity, and a set of sliding grooves are formed on the palm rest, with the installation cavity communicating with the sliding grooves.

[0015] Furthermore, the automatic locking mechanism also includes: A pressing post is slidably disposed on the palm rest. A mounting ring is coaxially fixedly connected to the outer wall of the pressing post. The mounting ring is located in the mounting cavity. A return spring is provided between the mounting ring and the mounting cavity. A rack is fixedly connected to the pressing post. A spur gear is rotatably connected inside the mounting cavity. A rack meshes with the spur gear. A bevel gear is coaxially fixedly connected to the spur gear. A bevel gear meshes with the bevel gear and drives a spur gear. The bevel gear is coaxially fixedly connected to the spur gear.

[0016] Furthermore, each of the aforementioned grooves is provided with a connecting rod. A rack two is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting rod located in the mounting cavity. The rack two is respectively arranged on both sides opposite to the spur gear two, and the rack two simultaneously meshes with the spur gear two for transmission. The end of the connecting rod away from the mounting cavity is fixedly connected to the pressure finger plate.

[0017] Furthermore, the rack one has a mating inclined surface at the end away from the pressing post, a slot is opened on the rack one, a locking block is slidably connected to the palm rest, a second return spring is provided on the outer wall of the locking block, the second return spring is located in the mounting cavity, the end of the locking block located in the mounting cavity has an inclined end that matches the mating inclined surface, and a pull ring is fixedly connected to the other end.

[0018] Furthermore, a set of the pressing finger plates are located on both sides of the pressing column, and an arc-shaped elastic pad is provided on the side of the pressing finger plates that are close to each other. A graphene heating film is provided on both the palm rest and the arc-shaped elastic pad.

[0019] Furthermore, a horizontal moving mechanism is provided inside the housing, and the massage robot is mounted on the horizontal moving mechanism.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: 1. This invention uses a dual-output shaft motor to drive an eccentric linkage mechanism, which causes the palm support to reciprocate along an arc-shaped guide groove. This precisely simulates the frequency, amplitude, and treatment rhythm of traditional Chinese medicine shaking techniques, ensuring the consistency and controllability of the technique. The physician only needs to place the patient's arm into the device to automatically complete the shaking treatment, which significantly reduces physical exertion and allows the physician to focus more on the core diagnostic and treatment process.

[0021] 2. This invention features an automatic locking mechanism triggered by a pressing post. When the patient places their hand into the palm rest, they naturally press down on the pressing post. Through the transmission of rack one, spur gear one, bevel gear set, spur gear two, and rack two on both sides, a pair of finger pressure plates are driven to close inward synchronously, automatically adapting to different hand sizes. The locking force is maintained by the self-locking function of the locking block and slot. After treatment, simply pulling the pull ring allows for quick unlocking and resetting, avoiding the cumbersome and uncomfortable nature of traditional binding methods.

[0022] 3. After the palm support completes the shaking treatment, the present invention moves the palm support to the highest end of the arc-shaped guide groove via a motor. At this time, the patient's arm rests naturally on the arm placement inclined plate. Then, the horizontal movement mechanism is controlled to drive the massage robot to perform a soothing massage along the arm. This process realizes the automated connection of shaking preheating, muscle relaxation and deep massage. There is no need for the patient or doctor to manually adjust the equipment, making full use of the treatment time. It is especially suitable for pretreatment in the waiting area and can significantly improve the efficiency of subsequent massage treatment. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid proposed in this invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid proposed in this invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic locking part of a traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid proposed in this invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic locking part of a traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid proposed in this invention from another perspective. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the massage state of a traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid device proposed in this invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the arm inlet of a traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid proposed in this invention.

[0024] Explanation of the labels in the diagram: 1. Housing; 11. Arm inlet; 12. Arc-shaped guide groove; 13. Arm placement ramp; 14. Hydraulic rod; 15. Fixing plate; 2. Dual-output shaft motor; 21. Transmission wheel assembly; 22. Rotating disc; 23. Connecting rod; 3. Palm support; 31. Limiting guide slip ring; 32. Pressing post; 33. Return spring one; 34. Rack one; 341. Slot; 342. Mating inclined surface; 35. Spur gear one; 36. Bevel gear one; 37. Bevel gear two; 38. Spur gear two; 39. Slide groove; 4. Connecting rod; 41. Pressure finger plate; 42. Arc-shaped elastic pad; 43. Rack and pinion II; 5. Locking block; 51. Second return spring; 52. Pull ring; 6. Massage robotic arm. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0026] Please see Figures 1 to 6 This embodiment of the present invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid, which includes a housing 1, a drive unit, an automatic locking unit, a massage manipulator 6, and a horizontal movement mechanism.

[0027] The housing 1 has a through channel. Above the channel is a massage robot 6 and a horizontal movement mechanism (not separately labeled in the figure, but can be a screw slide module). Below the channel is an arm placement ramp 13. One end of the channel is an arm inlet 11. A hydraulic rod 14 is fixedly installed on the arm inlet 11. A fixing plate 15 is fixedly installed at the output end of the hydraulic rod 14 to assist in positioning the patient's shoulder before vibration treatment and prevent the arm from retracting. A set of arc-shaped guide grooves 12 are opened on the inner wall of the housing 1, and a palm rest 3 is provided between the arc-shaped guide grooves 12.

[0028] The drive unit includes a dual-output shaft motor 2, a transmission wheel set 21, a rotating disk 22, and a connecting rod 23. The dual-output shaft motor 2 is fixed on the inner wall of the housing 1. Its two output ends drive the two rotating disks 22 to rotate synchronously through the transmission wheel set 21 (e.g., synchronous belt pulleys or gear sets). A connecting rod 23 is rotatably connected to the eccentric position of each rotating disk 22. The other end of the connecting rod 23 is fixed with a limiting guide ring 31. The limiting guide ring 31 is slidably disposed in the arc-shaped guide groove 12 and is fixedly connected to the end of the palm rest 3. When the dual-output shaft motor 2 is running, the two rotating disks 22 drive the connecting rod 23 to perform reciprocating push-pull motion. The limiting guide ring 31 slides along the arc-shaped guide groove 12, thereby driving the palm rest 3 to perform arc-shaped reciprocating swing, simulating a shaking motion.

[0029] The automatic locking mechanism is located on the palm rest 3 and includes a pressing post 32, a return spring 33, a rack 34, a spur gear 35, a bevel gear 36, a bevel gear 37, a spur gear 38, a connecting rod 4, a finger pressing plate 41, an arc-shaped elastic pad 42, a rack 43, a locking block 5, a return spring 51, and a pull ring 52.

[0030] The palm rest 3 has an internal mounting cavity, and a groove 39 is provided on the upper surface. The pressing post 32 is slidably inserted through the middle of the palm rest 3, with its lower end extending into the mounting cavity and a mounting ring fixed coaxially. The return spring 33 is fitted on the pressing post 32 and is located between the mounting ring and the top wall of the mounting cavity, providing an upward return force for the pressing post 32. The lower end of the pressing post 32 is fixedly connected to a rack 34, which has a slot 341 on one side and a mating inclined surface 342 at its lower end.

[0031] A spur gear 35 is rotatably installed in the mounting cavity, meshing with a rack 34. A bevel gear 36 is coaxially fixed to the spur gear 35, meshing with a bevel gear 37. A spur gear 38 is coaxially fixed to the bevel gear 37, with its two sides meshing with two racks 43. The two racks 43 are fixed to the inner ends of two connecting rods 4. The connecting rods 4 are slidably arranged in the slide groove 39, with their outer ends extending out of the palm rest 3 and fixed with a finger pressure plate 41. The inner side of the finger pressure plate 41 is provided with an arc-shaped elastic pad 42. Graphene heating films are attached to the surfaces of the palm rest 3 and the arc-shaped elastic pad 42, which can provide auxiliary heat therapy.

[0032] The locking block 5 is slidably installed inside the side wall of the palm rest 3. One end of the locking block 5 is provided with an inclined end that is adapted to the mating inclined surface 342, and the other end extends out of the palm rest 3 and is fixed with a pull ring 52. A second return spring 51 is sleeved on the locking block 5. One end of the second return spring 51 abuts against the inner wall of the palm rest 3, and the other end abuts against the shoulder of the locking block 5, so that the locking block 5 tends to extend into the mounting cavity under normal conditions.

[0033] Work process: Arm insertion and automatic locking: The patient inserts their arm into the channel through the arm inlet 11, with the palm facing down and naturally placed on the palm support 3, fingers pointing towards the pressing post 32. The weight of the hand presses down on the pressing post 32, causing the pressing post 32 to move downward against the elastic force of the return spring 33, which in turn moves the rack 34 downward. The rack 34 drives the spur gear 35 to rotate, and the spur gear 35 rotates the spur gear 38 through the bevel gear 36 and bevel gear 37. The spur gear 38 simultaneously drives the racks 43 on both sides to move towards each other, which in turn pushes the finger pressure plate 41 to close inward through the connecting rod 4. The arc-shaped elastic pad 42 gently presses against the back of the hand and the base of the fingers, completing the hand fixation.

[0034] During this process, when rack 34 moves down to its lowest position, its slot 341 is aligned with the inclined end of the block 5. The block 5 automatically engages with the slot 341 under the action of the reset spring 51, locking the position of rack 34 and thus maintaining the locking force of the pressure finger plate 41.

[0035] Shaking therapy: The hydraulic rod 14 extends, and the fixing plate 15 is placed against the front of the patient's shoulder to prevent the arm from retracting. Then, the dual output shaft motor 2 is started, which drives the palm support 3 to swing back and forth along the arc-shaped guide groove 12 through the transmission wheel group 21, the rotating disk 22 and the connecting rod 23. The swing frequency and amplitude can be adjusted by the controller according to the treatment needs. The swing of the palm support 3 drives the entire upper limb to produce rhythmic shaking through the patient's hand, realizing the effect of traditional Chinese shaking therapy to loosen joints and relax muscles. At the same time, the graphene heating film can be turned on to assist in heat therapy.

[0036] After the shaking treatment, the massage mode is automatically switched: After the shaking treatment is completed, the dual output shaft motor 2 continues to rotate, pushing the palm support 3 to the highest end of the arc-shaped guide groove 12 (near the side of the arm placement inclined plate 13). At this time, the patient's arm is naturally extended and placed flat on the arm placement inclined plate 13. Then the controller starts the horizontal movement mechanism, which drives the massage robot 6 to move back and forth along the arm direction (from the elbow to the shoulder). The rollers or airbags built into the massage robot 6 provide a soothing massage to the arm muscles, completing the subsequent relaxation steps.

[0037] Unlocking and Removal: After the massage, the doctor or patient pulls the pull ring 52. The locking block 5 moves outward against the elastic force of the second reset spring 51, and the inclined end disengages from the slot 341 of the rack 34. The rack 34 resets upward under the elastic force of the first reset spring 33, driving the spur gear 35 to rotate in the opposite direction. Through the transmission chain, the finger pressure plates 41 on both sides open outward, releasing the patient's hand. The locking block 5 also resets under the action of the second reset spring 51, ready for the next use. The patient can then remove their arm from the channel.

[0038] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed invention.

Claims

1. A traditional Chinese medicine shaking technique aid, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) has a through channel, and a massage robot (6) and an arm placement ramp (13) are respectively provided above and below the channel. An arm inlet (11) is provided at one end of the channel. A hydraulic rod (14) is fixedly installed on the arm inlet (11). A fixing plate (15) is fixedly installed at the output end of the hydraulic rod (14). A set of arc-shaped guide grooves (12) is provided inside the housing (1), and a palm rest (3) is provided between the set of arc-shaped guide grooves (12). The drive unit is disposed inside the housing (1). The drive unit includes a dual-output shaft motor (2) for driving the palm rest (3) to perform a swinging motion inside the housing (1). The dual-output shaft motor (2) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the housing (1). An automatic locking part is provided on the palm rest (3), and the automatic locking part includes a set of finger pressure plates (41) for fixing the hand placed on the palm rest (3).

2. The traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit also includes: A set of transmission wheels (21) is coaxially and fixedly connected to a set of output ends of the dual output shaft motor (2). A set of output ends of the dual output shaft motor (2) are indirectly driven by a set of rotating disks (22) through the set of transmission wheels (21). A connecting rod (23) is rotatably connected to the eccentric position of the rotating disk (22). One end of the connecting rod (23) away from the rotating disk (22) is fixedly connected to both ends of the palm rest (3).

3. The traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid according to claim 2, characterized in that, The end of the connecting rod (23) away from the rotating disk (22) is fixedly connected to a limiting guide slip ring (31). A set of the connecting rods (23) are all fixedly connected to the palm support (3) through the limiting guide slip rings (31), and a set of the limiting guide slip rings (31) are respectively set in a set of arc-shaped guide grooves (12).

4. The traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid according to claim 1, characterized in that, The palm rest (3) has an installation cavity inside, and a set of sliding grooves (39) are provided on the palm rest (3). The installation cavity is connected to the sliding grooves (39).

5. The traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid according to claim 4, characterized in that, The automatic locking mechanism further includes: A pressing post (32) is slidably disposed on the palm rest (3). An installation ring is coaxially fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the pressing post (32). The installation ring is located in the installation cavity. A return spring (33) is provided between the installation ring and the installation cavity. A rack (34) is fixedly connected to the pressing post (32). The mounting cavity is rotatably connected to a spur gear (35), and the rack (34) meshes with the spur gear (35). The spur gear (35) is coaxially fixedly connected to a bevel gear (36), and the bevel gear (36) meshes with a bevel gear (37). The bevel gear (37) is coaxially fixedly connected to a spur gear (38).

6. The traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid according to claim 5, characterized in that, Each of the sliding grooves (39) is provided with a connecting rod (4). The connecting rod (4) is fixedly connected to a rack (43) at one end of the mounting cavity. The racks (43) are respectively arranged on both sides opposite to the spur gear (38), and the racks (43) mesh with the spur gear (38) at the same time. The end of the connecting rod (4) away from the mounting cavity is fixedly connected to the pressure finger plate (41).

7. The traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rack (34) has a mating inclined surface (342) at one end away from the pressing post (32). The rack (34) has a slot (341). The palm rest (3) is slidably connected to a locking block (5). The locking block (5) has a second return spring (51) on its outer side wall. The second return spring (51) is located in the mounting cavity. The locking block (5) has an inclined end that matches the mating inclined surface (342) at the end of the mounting cavity, and a pull ring (52) is fixedly connected to the other end.

8. The traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid according to claim 6, characterized in that, A set of finger pressing plates (41) are located on both sides of the pressing column (32). A curved elastic pad (42) is provided on the side of the set of finger pressing plates (41) that are close to each other. A graphene heating film is provided on the palm support (3) and the curved elastic pad (42).

9. A traditional Chinese medicine shaking aid according to claim 6, characterized in that, The housing (1) is provided with a horizontal moving mechanism, and the massage robot (6) is mounted on the horizontal moving mechanism.

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