A traditional chinese medicine acupoint auxiliary treatment device for motion sickness

Abstract

The application provides a traditional Chinese medicine acupoint auxiliary treatment device for motion sickness, which comprises a mounting mechanism, the mounting mechanism comprises a mounting shell, the mounting shell is provided with watchbands on both sides, the lower surface of the mounting shell is provided with a pressing mechanism, and the watchband on one side is provided with an adjusting mechanism; the pressing mechanism comprises a mounting plate, the mounting plate is provided with a mounting groove, a plurality of parallel electrode plates are slidably arranged in the mounting groove, one end of the electrode plate penetrating through the mounting plate is attached to the position of the patient's Neiguan acupoint; one end of the electrode plate located in the mounting shell is connected to a central control circuit board through a connecting wire, a parallel arranged push rod connected micro pressure sensor is further arranged, and the central control circuit board and the micro pressure sensor are connected with a power module respectively. When the electrode plate moves following the shaking of the arm, the push rod is driven to move in the mounting shell, the micro pressure sensor is extruded, and the micro pressure sensor can monitor the pressure of the contact position of the electrode plate and the skin in real time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of auxiliary treatment devices, specifically to a traditional Chinese medicine acupoint auxiliary treatment device for motion sickness. Background Technology

[0002] Most existing electronic wristbands generate microcurrents through electrode pads. These microcurrents create a pathway at the Neiguan acupoint, stimulating it and alleviating nausea. For portability, these devices are often designed as wristbands and worn on the wrist via straps or Velcro, making them more convenient for treating motion sickness using traditional Chinese medicine acupoints. However, these devices have the following technical drawbacks: Because the patient's arm may be positioned differently depending on the environment, the electrode pads may not adhere tightly to the Neiguan acupoint, creating gaps between the electrode pads and the skin. This results in significantly increased contact resistance, making it difficult for the low-frequency pulsed current to effectively penetrate the skin and reach the deep meridians and nerve endings of the Neiguan acupoint. Most of the current dissipates on the skin surface, failing to form an effective stimulation pathway and thus affecting the therapeutic effect of the device.

[0003] Therefore, how to design a traditional Chinese medicine acupoint-assisted treatment device for motion sickness has become an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine acupoint auxiliary treatment device for motion sickness, so as to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0005] The technical solution of this invention is: a traditional Chinese medicine acupoint auxiliary treatment device for motion sickness, comprising an installation mechanism, wherein the installation mechanism includes an installation housing, straps are provided on both sides of the installation housing, a clamping mechanism is provided on the lower surface of the installation housing, and an adjustment mechanism is provided on one side of the strap; the clamping mechanism includes an installation plate, which is disposed on the lower surface of the installation housing; the installation plate is provided with an installation groove, in which multiple parallel electrode plates are slidably disposed, one end of the electrode plate passing through the installation plate and fitting against the position of the Neiguan acupoint of the patient; one end of the electrode plate located inside the installation housing is connected to a central control circuit board via a connecting wire; the outer ring of the connecting wire is also provided with parallel push rods and symmetrically arranged clamping spring seats; one end of the push rod is connected to the electrode plate, and the other end of the push rod is connected to a micro pressure sensor; the central control circuit board and the micro pressure sensor are respectively connected to a power module; one end of the clamping spring seat is connected to the electrode plate via a spring, and the other end of the clamping spring seat is connected to the installation plate; the adjustment mechanism includes a magnetically driven push plate, which is connected to an adjustment plate; a number of spaced protrusions are provided on the side of the adjustment plate away from the push plate.

[0006] This invention involves wearing the mounting mechanism on the patient's arm. A power module and central control circuit board provide power to the electrode pads, generating a microcurrent that forms a stimulation pathway at the Neiguan acupoint. This microcurrent stimulates the Neiguan acupoint, alleviating vomiting symptoms and aiding in the treatment of motion sickness. As the electrode pads move with the arm, a drive rod moves within the mounting housing, compressing a micro-pressure sensor. This sensor monitors the pressure at the contact point between the electrode pads and the skin in real time. Based on the real-time pressure monitoring by the micro-pressure sensor, when the pressure at the contact point is too low, an adjustment plate moves, causing the protrusion to conform to the patient's arm, while the strap moves in the opposite direction. This makes the strap more secure, ensuring a tighter fit between the mounting plate and the elastic ring. This solves the technical defect where arm movement creates a gap between the electrode pads and the Neiguan acupoint, leading to a significant increase in contact impedance and making it difficult for low-frequency pulsed current to effectively penetrate the skin and act on the deep meridians and nerve endings of the Neiguan acupoint, thus failing to form an effective stimulation pathway. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This is a front-view three-dimensional view of the installation mechanism of the present invention.

[0008] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional view of the mounting mechanism of the present invention from a bottom angle.

[0009] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional top view of the mounting structure of the mounting mechanism and adjustment mechanism of the present invention.

[0010] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the adjustment mechanism of the present invention.

[0011] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting mechanism, mounting plate, and power module mounting structure of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting structure of the clamping mechanism of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the electrode sheet and micro-pressure sensor mounting structure of the present invention.

[0014] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the installation mechanism, storage slot, and flexible caliper installation structure of the present invention.

[0015] In the diagram: 1. Mounting mechanism; 2. Clamping mechanism; 3. Adjusting mechanism; 4. Storage slot; 5. Flexible caliper; 101. Watch strap; 102. Mounting housing; 103. Elastic ring; 104. Power adjustment button; 201. Mounting plate; 202. Electrode plate; 203. Connecting wire; 204. Clamping spring seat; 205. Mounting slot; 206. Power module; 207. Central control circuit board; 208. Push rod; 209. Micro pressure sensor; 210. Vent groove; 211. Snap-fit ​​block; 301. Movable slot; 302. Push plate; 303. Elastic pad; 304. Adjusting plate; 305. Rotating plate; 306. Magnet block; 307. Electromagnet. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The present invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0017] See Figure 1-8 The structures, proportions, and sizes illustrated in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes and to aid those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the invention. They are not intended to limit the scope of the invention and therefore have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effectiveness and purpose of the invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this invention. Furthermore, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are merely for clarity and not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of the invention's implementation.

[0018] Example 1: A Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupoint Auxiliary Therapy Device for Motion Sickness, referenced Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7The system includes an installation mechanism 1, which comprises an installation housing 102. Straps 101 are provided on both sides of the installation housing 102. A clamping mechanism 2 is provided on the lower surface of the installation housing 102, and an adjustment mechanism 3 is provided on one side of the strap 101. The clamping mechanism 2 includes an installation plate 201, which is disposed on the lower surface of the installation housing 102. An installation groove 205 is provided on the installation plate 201, and multiple parallel electrode pads 202 are slidably disposed within the installation groove 205. One end of each electrode pad 202 passing through the installation plate 201 is aligned with the patient's Neiguan acupoint. One end of each electrode pad 202 located within the installation housing 102 is connected to a central control circuit board via a connecting wire 203. 207; The outer ring of the connecting wire 203 is also provided with parallel push rods 208 and symmetrically arranged clamping spring seats 204; One end of the push rod 208 is connected to the electrode plate 202, and the other end of the push rod 208 is connected to the micro pressure sensor 209; The central control circuit board 207 and the micro pressure sensor 209 are respectively connected to the power module 206; One end of the clamping spring seat 204 is connected to the electrode plate 202 through a spring, and the other end of the clamping spring seat 204 is connected to the mounting plate 201; The adjustment mechanism 3 includes a magnetically driven push plate 302, which is connected to the adjustment plate 304; Several protrusions are arranged at intervals on the side of the adjustment plate 304 away from the push plate 302. This invention involves wearing the mounting mechanism on the patient's arm. A power module and central control circuit board provide power to the electrode pads, generating a microcurrent that forms a stimulation pathway at the Neiguan acupoint. This microcurrent stimulates the Neiguan acupoint, alleviating vomiting symptoms and aiding in the treatment of motion sickness. As the electrode pads move with the arm, a drive rod moves within the mounting housing, compressing a micro-pressure sensor. This sensor monitors the pressure at the contact point between the electrode pads and the skin in real time. Based on the real-time pressure monitoring by the micro-pressure sensor, when the pressure at the contact point is too low, an adjustment plate moves, causing the protrusion to conform to the patient's arm, while the strap moves in the opposite direction. This makes the strap more secure, ensuring a tighter fit between the mounting plate and the elastic ring. This solves the technical defect where arm movement creates a gap between the electrode pads and the Neiguan acupoint, leading to a significant increase in contact impedance and making it difficult for low-frequency pulsed current to effectively penetrate the skin and act on the deep meridians and nerve endings of the Neiguan acupoint, thus failing to form an effective stimulation pathway.

[0019] Example 2: Based on Example 1, with reference to... Figure 7The clamping spring seat 204 is a first Z-shaped structure. The included angles of the first Z-shaped structure are all right angles, and each right angle has a transition arc segment. The bottom surface of the upper horizontal plate of the first Z-shaped structure penetrates the column. One end of the column extends beyond the top surface of the upper horizontal plate of the first Z-shaped structure and is provided with a limiting block. The other end of the column is connected to the electrode plate 202. A spring is provided on the outer ring of the column, located between the upper horizontal plate of the first Z-shaped structure and the electrode plate 202. The lower horizontal plate of the first Z-shaped structure is connected to the mounting plate 201. This invention uses a clamping spring seat with a first Z-shaped structure. The bottom surface of the upper horizontal plate of the first Z-shaped structure is connected to the electrode plate through a clamping spring, and the lower horizontal plate of the first Z-shaped structure is connected to the mounting plate, thus achieving the limiting of the electrode plate.

[0020] Example 3: Based on Example 1, with reference to... Figure 7 A snap-fit ​​block 211 is provided on one side of the connecting wire 203. The snap-fit ​​block 211 has a second Z-shaped structure, and the included angles of the second Z-shaped structure are all second right angles. The connecting wire 203 passes through the upper horizontal plate of the second Z-shaped structure, and the lower horizontal plate of the second Z-shaped structure is fixed to the electrode plate 202 by bolts. In this invention, a snap-fit ​​block with a second Z-shaped structure is used. The connecting wire passes through the upper horizontal plate of the second Z-shaped structure. One end of the bottom surface of the upper horizontal plate of the second Z-shaped structure is a frustum sleeve. The small end of the frustum sleeve contacts the bottom surface of the upper horizontal plate of the second Z-shaped structure, thereby achieving axial positioning of the connecting wire by the upper horizontal plate of the second Z-shaped structure. The lower horizontal plate located on the snap-fit ​​block is fixed to the electrode plate by bolts, thereby achieving radial positioning of the connecting wire.

[0021] Example 4: Based on Example 1, with reference to... Figure 5 , Figure 6 The power module 206 is located on one side of the electrode plate 202 inside the mounting housing 102, and the central control circuit board 207 is located on the side of the micro-pressure sensor 209 away from the push rod 208. A fixing plate is provided on the side of the central control circuit board 207 away from the micro-pressure sensor 209. This invention uses a fixing plate to limit the position of the central control circuit board, and provides electrical energy to the electrode plate through the power module and the central control circuit board, causing it to generate a microcurrent and form a stimulation pathway at the Neiguan acupoint of the patient. This microcurrent stimulates the Neiguan acupoint, relieving vomiting symptoms and assisting in the treatment of motion sickness.

[0022] Example 5: Based on Example 4, with reference to... Figure 5 , Figure 8 The mounting plate 201 has ventilation slots 210 arranged in a rectangular array on both sides. The power module 206 is arranged at a right angle to the ventilation slots 210 on both sides, and the mounting slot 205 is located between the two ventilation slots 210. In this invention, the power module is arranged at a right angle to the ventilation slots on both sides, and the ventilation slots on both sides simultaneously dissipate heat from the mounting housing and the power module.

[0023] Example 6: Based on Example 4, with reference to... Figure 8 The upper surface of the mounting housing 102 is provided with a touch screen, and a switch and a power adjustment button 104 are provided on one side of the mounting housing 102. An elastic ring 103 is provided on the lower surface of the mounting housing 102, and the elastic ring 103 is arranged along the outer ring of the mounting plate 201. This invention employs an elastic ring encased in the lower surface of the mounting housing, surrounding the mounting plate. When the elastic ring is compressed, the mounting plate and electrode pads move towards the patient's arm within the space of the elastic ring. This causes the mounting plate to compress the air within the internal space, allowing it to escape through ventilation slots. This releases heat from the internal space, thus cooling the contact area between the electrode pads and the Neiguan acupoint, preventing overheating and sweating. Adjusting the distance between the mounting housing and the electrode pads and the patient's arm allows for small-scale adjustments to the overall position of the electrode pads and the clamping mechanism, ensuring close contact between the electrode pads and the patient's Neiguan acupoint. The elasticity of the clamping spring ensures a tight fit between the electrode pads and the Neiguan acupoint. This invention solves the technical problem that the electrode pads can only be clamped by the clamping spring and cannot move beyond its length, causing them to detach from the patient's arm and resulting in increased contact resistance. Consequently, the low-frequency pulsed current cannot effectively penetrate the skin to reach the deep meridians and nerve endings of the Neiguan acupoint, failing to form an effective stimulation pathway and thus affecting the therapeutic effect of the traditional Chinese medicine acupoint-assisted treatment device for motion sickness.

[0024] Example 7: Based on Example 1, with reference to... Figure 3 , Figure 4 The watch strap 101 has Velcro closure on its surface. The adjustment mechanism 3 includes a movable groove 301 formed on the lower surface of one of the watch straps 101, a push plate 302 slidably disposed inside the movable groove 301, and an adjustment plate 304 connected to the lower surface of the push plate 302 via multiple elastic pads 303 arranged at intervals. This invention utilizes Velcro closure on the watch strap surface, making the traditional Chinese medicine acupoint auxiliary treatment device for motion sickness more convenient. The push plate slidably disposed inside the movable groove allows the elastic pads to be driven, causing the adjustment plate to extend from the patient's arm, ensuring a tight fit between the ridges of the adjustment plate and the patient's arm.

[0025] Example 8: Based on Example 7, with reference to... Figure 4The upper surface of the push plate 302 is provided with a rotating plate 305, which is rotatably connected to the movable groove 301 via a first rotating shaft. A magnet 306 is sleeved on the surface of the rotating plate 305 and is slidably connected to the inside of the corresponding side of the watch strap 101. An electromagnet 307 is fixedly installed inside the side of the watch strap 101 and is electrically connected to the power module 206. The magnet 306 and the electromagnet 307 are arranged correspondingly. In this invention, a rotating plate is provided on the upper surface of the push plate. One side of the rotating plate drives the push plate to move inside the watch strap, driving the elastic pad to extend the adjustment plate at the patient's arm, so that the ridges of the adjustment plate fit tightly against the patient's arm.

[0026] Example 9: Based on Example 8, the power module 206 can switch the magnetic poles of the electromagnet 307, control the magnetic pole properties of the electromagnet 307 and the magnet block 306 on opposite sides, drive the rotating plate 305 to rotate, so that one side of the rotating plate 305 drives the push plate 302 to move inside the strap 101, drive the elastic pad 303 and the adjusting plate 304 to extend at the patient's arm, so that the ridges fit tightly against the patient's arm, while pushing out the corresponding strap 101, thereby creating a gap between the strap 101 and the patient's arm, and adjusting the tightness of the contact position between the strap 101 and the patient's arm. This invention uses a power module to power the electromagnet. Based on the current direction, the electromagnet's magnetic poles are reversed, controlling the magnetic pole properties on the opposite side of the electromagnet and the magnet block. This drives the rotating plate to rotate, and one side of the rotating plate drives the push plate to move inside the strap. This drives the elastic pad to extend the adjustment plate at the patient's arm, so that the ridges of the adjustment plate fit tightly against the patient's arm. At the same time, the corresponding strap is pushed out slightly, creating a gap between the strap and the patient's arm. This gap is used for heat dissipation at the wearing position of the traditional Chinese medicine acupoint auxiliary treatment device, preventing discomfort for the patient when wearing it.

[0027] Example 10: Based on Example 1, with reference to... Figure 8 On the other side, the surface of the strap 101 has a storage groove 4. The interior of the storage groove 4 is connected to an elastic caliper 5 via a second rotating shaft and a torsion spring. One end of the elastic caliper 5 is positioned corresponding to the wrist crease. This invention utilizes the cooperation of the elastic caliper and the strap. When wearing the TCM acupoint auxiliary treatment device for motion sickness, one side of the elastic caliper is placed at the patient's wrist crease, and the mounting housing is moved to extend the elastic caliper. When the elastic caliper reaches its maximum length, the mounting housing is worn on the patient's arm via the strap. This allows the electrode pads to more accurately adhere to the Neiguan acupoint when the TCM acupoint auxiliary treatment device for motion sickness is worn.

[0028] The above-described embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A traditional Chinese medicine acupoint-assisted treatment device for motion sickness, comprising a mounting mechanism (1), characterized in that: The installation mechanism (1) includes an installation housing (102), with watch straps (101) on both sides of the installation housing (102), a clamping mechanism (2) on the lower surface of the installation housing (102), and an adjustment mechanism (3) on one side of the watch strap (101); the clamping mechanism (2) includes an installation plate (201), which is located on the lower surface of the installation housing (102); the installation plate (201) has an installation groove (205), in which multiple parallel electrode pieces (202) are slidably arranged, with one end of the electrode piece (202) passing through the installation plate (201) and fitting against the position of the patient's Neiguan acupoint; one end of the electrode piece (202) located inside the installation housing (102) is connected to the central control circuit board (207) via a connecting wire (203). The outer ring of the connecting wire (203) is also provided with parallel push rods (208) and symmetrically arranged clamping spring seats (204); one end of the push rod (208) is connected to the electrode plate (202), and the other end of the push rod (208) is connected to the micro pressure sensor (209); the central control circuit board (207) and the micro pressure sensor (209) are respectively connected to the power module (206); one end of the clamping spring seat (204) is connected to the electrode plate (202) through the spring, and the other end of the clamping spring seat (204) is connected to the mounting plate (201); the adjustment mechanism (3) includes a magnetically driven push plate (302), and the push plate (302) is connected to the adjustment plate (304); a number of protrusions are arranged at intervals on the side of the adjustment plate (304) away from the push plate (302).

2. The traditional Chinese medicine acupoint auxiliary treatment device for motion sickness according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping spring seat (204) is a first Z-shaped structure. The included angle of the first Z-shaped structure is the first right angle. The bottom surface of the upper horizontal plate of the first Z-shaped structure penetrates the column. The column is connected to the electrode plate (202). A spring is provided on the outer ring of the column. The spring is located between the upper horizontal plate of the first Z-shaped structure and the electrode plate (202). The lower horizontal plate of the first Z-shaped structure is connected to the mounting plate (201).

3. The traditional Chinese medicine acupoint auxiliary treatment device for motion sickness according to claim 1, characterized in that: A snap-fit ​​block (211) is provided on one side of the connecting wire (203). The snap-fit ​​block (211) is a second Z-shaped structure. The included angle of the second Z-shaped structure is a second right angle. The connecting wire (203) passes through the upper horizontal plate of the second Z-shaped structure. The lower horizontal plate of the second Z-shaped structure is fixed to the electrode plate (202) by bolts.

4. The traditional Chinese medicine acupoint auxiliary treatment device for motion sickness according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power module (206) is located on one side of the electrode plate (202) inside the mounting housing (102), and the central control circuit board (207) is located on the side of the micro pressure sensor (209) away from the push rod (208). A fixing plate is provided on the side of the central control circuit board (207) away from the micro pressure sensor (209).

5. A traditional Chinese medicine acupoint-assisted treatment device for motion sickness according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting plate (201) has an array of ventilation slots (210) on both sides. The power module (206) is arranged at right angles to the ventilation slots (210) on both sides. The mounting slot (205) is located between the two ventilation slots (210).

6. A traditional Chinese medicine acupoint-assisted treatment device for motion sickness according to claim 4, characterized in that: The upper surface of the mounting housing (102) is provided with a touch screen, and a switch and a power adjustment button (104) are provided on one side of the mounting housing (102). An elastic ring (103) is provided on the lower surface of the mounting housing (102), and the elastic ring (103) is arranged along the outer ring of the mounting plate (201).

7. The traditional Chinese medicine acupoint auxiliary treatment device for motion sickness according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the watch strap (101) is provided with Velcro; the adjustment mechanism (3) includes a movable groove (301) opened on the lower surface of one of the watch straps (101), a push plate (302) is slidably disposed inside the movable groove (301), and the lower surface of the push plate (302) is connected to the adjustment plate (304) through a plurality of elastic pads (303) arranged at a distance.

8. A traditional Chinese medicine acupoint-assisted treatment device for motion sickness according to claim 7, characterized in that: The upper surface of the push plate (302) is provided with a rotating plate (305), which is rotatably connected to the movable groove (301) through a first rotating shaft; a magnet (306) is sleeved on the surface of the rotating plate (305), which is slidably connected to the inside of the corresponding side strap (101), and an electromagnet (307) is fixedly provided inside the side strap (101). The electromagnet (307) is electrically connected to the power module (206), and the magnet (306) and the electromagnet (307) are arranged correspondingly.

9. A traditional Chinese medicine acupoint auxiliary treatment device for motion sickness according to claim 8, characterized in that: The power module (206) can switch the magnetic poles of the electromagnet (307), control the magnetic pole properties of the electromagnet (307) and the magnet block (306) on opposite sides, drive the rotating plate (305) to rotate, so that one side of the rotating plate (305) drives the push plate (302) to move inside the strap (101), drive the elastic pad (303) and the adjustment plate (304) to extend at the patient's arm, so that the embossed pattern fits tightly against the patient's arm, while pushing out the corresponding strap (101), thereby creating a gap between the strap (101) and the patient's arm, and adjusting the tightness of the contact position between the strap (101) and the patient's arm.

10. A traditional Chinese medicine acupoint-assisted treatment device for motion sickness according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other side of the watch strap (101) has a storage groove (4) on its surface. The inside of the storage groove (4) is connected to the elastic caliper (5) through a second rotating shaft and a torsion spring. One end of the elastic caliper (5) is arranged corresponding to the position of the wrist crease.

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