A gun-shaped ignition needle used in traditional Chinese medicine

Abstract

This invention belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine instrument technology, specifically a gun-type ignition needle for traditional Chinese medicine. It includes a gun body, a handle fixed to the bottom of the gun body, a switch button installed on one side of the handle, a needle body slidably connected to the inside of the gun body away from the handle, a heater slidably connected to the inside of the gun body, and a heater fixedly connected to the needle body. Multiple electromagnets are installed inside the gun body, a controller is installed on the inside of the gun body away from the needle body, and a connecting wire is provided on the side of the gun body away from the needle body. Telescopic grooves are formed on both sides of the handle, and telescopic housings are slidably connected inside the telescopic grooves. An outer side plate is fixed to one side of the telescopic housing, and a micro motor is installed inside the handle. The micro motor drives the telescopic housing to extend outward from the telescopic groove, and the telescopic housing drives the outer side plate to extend outward. The outer side plate can widen the sides of the telescopic housing, thus allowing the handle to accommodate larger hands, facilitating use by different doctors.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine instrument technology, specifically a gun-type ignition needle used in traditional Chinese medicine. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a traditional medical practice in China. It encompasses various treatment methods, including acupuncture, massage, herbal medicine, and fire needling. Fire needling is an important part of TCM's external treatment methods. It involves heating specially made needles to a high temperature and then quickly inserting them into acupoints or affected areas. Through the combined effects of heat stimulation and acupuncture, it achieves therapeutic effects such as warming and unblocking the meridians, strengthening the body's resistance and eliminating pathogenic factors, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and softening and dispersing masses. Clinically, it is widely used in the treatment of various diseases such as arthralgia, skin diseases, and painful conditions.

[0003] Traditional fire needling uses tools such as alcohol lamps, alcohol swabs, or spray guns to heat a specially made fire needle until it glows red-hot. After the needle tip is heated, the doctor inserts it into the skin at a pre-selected acupoint at a very fast speed. The depth and angle of insertion depend on the condition and acupoint, and are usually shallow, just enough to make the skin slightly white or cause small blisters. The existing gun-type fire needle is shaped like a pistol and is electrically heated internally. In the process of using the gun-type fire needle, the required insertion depth and heating temperature are first adjusted on the control device. After adjusting to the appropriate temperature and insertion depth, the doctor picks up the gun and holds it in his hand, pointing the head of the gun at the skin surface of the patient to be treated. Then the doctor presses the switch button. At this time, the heating wire inside the gun heats the fire needle. After heating, the electromagnet pushes the fire needle to reciprocate rapidly at the end of the gun. Then the doctor inserts the fire needle into the patient's skin surface, thereby treating the patient's skin surface.

[0004] During the treatment, the treatment time is approximately 10-20 minutes. During this time, the doctor needs to hold the gun continuously with their hand. In order to keep the needle inserted stably, a relatively strong grip is required. However, each doctor's hand size is different, and the size of the gun does not match the size of the hand, which can easily lead to hand fatigue. After holding the gun for a long time, the hand is prone to sweating, which can cause the gun to slip between the hand and the gun, thus affecting the stability of the doctor's grip.

[0005] Therefore, the present invention provides a gun-type ignition needle for use in traditional Chinese medicine. Summary of the Invention

[0006] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, at least one technical problem raised in the background art is solved.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is as follows: The present invention provides a gun-type ignition needle for traditional Chinese medicine, comprising a gun body, a handle fixed to the bottom end of the gun body, a switch button installed on one side of the handle, a needle body slidably connected to the side of the gun body away from the handle, a heater slidably connected to the inside of the gun body, the heater being fixedly connected to the needle body, multiple electromagnets installed inside the gun body, a controller installed on the side of the gun body away from the needle body, a connecting wire provided on the side of the gun body away from the needle body, one end of the connecting wire being connected to the controller, and the other end of the connecting wire being connected to an external control device; Both sides of the gun handle are provided with telescopic grooves, and a telescopic housing is slidably connected inside the telescopic grooves. An outer side plate is fixed to one side of the telescopic housing, and a micro motor is installed inside the gun handle. Among them, the micro motor can drive the telescopic housing to slide from the inside of the telescopic groove to the outside.

[0008] Preferably, a worm gear is fixed to the end of the shaft of the micro motor, a transmission rod is rotatably connected to the middle of the inside of the gun handle, a worm wheel is fixed to the top of the transmission rod, the worm wheel is meshed with the worm gear, two gears are fixed to the outside of the transmission rod, and two sets of telescopic columns are fixed to the side of the telescopic housing away from the outer side plate. A toothed groove is opened on one side of the telescopic column, and the gear can mesh with the toothed groove. The connection between the worm and the worm wheel is such that the worm can only drive the worm wheel to rotate, but the worm wheel cannot drive the worm in the opposite direction.

[0009] Preferably, the telescopic column has a telescopic hole on the side near the telescopic housing, a trigger button is installed inside the telescopic hole, and a telescopic block is fixed on one side of the telescopic housing, the telescopic block being inserted into the telescopic hole.

[0010] Preferably, a spring is fixed to one side of the telescopic block, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to one side of the trigger button; When the telescopic block compresses the spring, the spring presses the trigger button.

[0011] Preferably, the outer side plate is provided with multiple anti-slip patterns at equal intervals on its outer surface, the anti-slip patterns being composed of horizontal and vertical stripes.

[0012] Preferably, the outer side plate has a vent hole between every two sets of adjacent anti-slip patterns, and the vent hole is connected to the interior of the telescopic shell.

[0013] Preferably, a miniature air pump is installed at the bottom of the gun handle, the outlet of the miniature air pump is fixed with an exhaust pipe, and the inlet of the miniature air pump is fixed with an air extraction pipe. The miniature air pump can extract the airflow inside the telescopic housing through the air extraction pipe.

[0014] Preferably, the gun handle is provided with a connecting box inside, the top end of the air extraction pipe is rotatably connected to the connecting box, the top end of the connecting box is fixed with a rotating column, a coil spring is fixed to the outside of the rotating column, the coil spring is fixedly connected to the gun handle, and connecting hoses are fixed to both sides of the connecting box, the other end of the connecting hose is connected to the bottom end of the telescopic housing.

[0015] Preferably, the top of the telescopic housing is provided with an air inlet, and an elastic plate is fixed inside the telescopic housing below the air inlet at the top, and the elastic plate can block the air inlet.

[0016] Preferably, the bottom end of the telescopic housing is threadedly connected to a threaded block, and the top end of the threaded block is fixed with a moisture-absorbing rod.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: 1. The present invention provides a gun-type ignition needle for traditional Chinese medicine, in which a micro motor drives a telescopic housing to extend from inside the telescopic groove to the outside. The telescopic housing drives an outer plate to extend to the outside, and the outer plate can expand the width of both sides of the telescopic housing, so that the gun handle can be adapted to larger hands, making it convenient for different doctors to use.

[0018] 2. The traditional Chinese medicine gun-type ignition needle of the present invention can extract air from the inside of the telescopic shell through a miniature air pump. The telescopic shell draws in air through the vent, and the air can carry away the heat from the doctor's hands and evaporate the sweat, thereby preventing the doctor's hands from sweating and making it difficult to hold the gun handle stably. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The invention will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the gun body in this invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the gun handle in this invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the transmission rod structure in this invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the telescopic shell in this invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the outer side plate structure in this invention; Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of a portion of point A in the middle; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the micro air pump structure in this invention.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Gun body; 11. Needle body; 111. Heater; 12. Connecting wire; 13. Controller; 14. Electromagnet; 141. Push plate; 2. Gun handle; 21. Switch button; 22. Telescopic housing; 221. Telescopic column; 222. Air inlet; 223. Elastic plate; 224. Vent hole; 225. Threaded block; 226. Moisture absorbent rod; 227. Outer side plate; 228. Anti-slip texture; 23. Miniature motor; 231. Worm gear; 232. Worm wheel; 233. Transmission rod; 234. Gear; 24. Miniature air pump; 241. Exhaust pipe; 242. Suction pipe; 243. Connecting box; 244. Connecting hose; 245. Rotating column; 246. Coil spring; 25. Telescopic block; 251. Spring; 252. Trigger button. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in the embodiment of the present invention, a gun-type ignition needle for traditional Chinese medicine includes a gun body 1, a handle 2 fixed to the bottom end of the gun body 1, a switch button 21 installed on one side of the handle 2, a needle body 11 slidably connected to the side of the gun body 1 away from the handle 2, a heater 111 slidably connected to the side of the gun body 1, the heater 111 being fixedly connected to the needle body 11, a plurality of electromagnets 14 installed inside the gun body 1, a controller 13 installed on the side of the gun body 1 away from the needle body 11, a connecting line 12 provided on the side of the gun body 1 away from the needle body 11, one end of the connecting line 12 being connected to the controller 13, and the other end of the connecting line 12 being connected to an external control device; Both sides of the gun handle 2 are provided with telescopic grooves, and a telescopic housing 22 is slidably connected inside the telescopic grooves. An outer side plate 227 is fixed on one side of the telescopic housing 22, and a micro motor 23 is installed inside the gun handle 2. Among them, the micro motor 23 can drive the telescopic housing 22 to slide from the inside of the telescopic groove to the outside; When using the gun-type ignition needle, the required temperature, puncture depth, and puncture frequency are adjusted via an external control device. The doctor then picks up the gun body 1, holding the handle 2 with their hand. The handle 2 lifts the gun body 1. The end of the gun body 1 near the needle 11 is then positioned towards the patient's skin area requiring treatment. The switch button 21 is pressed, which controls the controller 13 to energize the heater 111. The heater 111 generates heat to heat the needle 11, which is heated to 300℃–800℃ depending on the treatment needs. Once the needle 11 reaches the desired treatment temperature... After a certain period of time, the controller 13 controls the electromagnet 14 to generate magnetic force. When the electromagnet 14 generates the same magnetic pole as the push plate 141, the push plate 141 will move the needle body 11 away from the electromagnet 14 due to the repulsion of like poles. Therefore, the needle body 11 will be protruded outward. At this time, the needle body 11 can be inserted into the patient's skin for treatment. Then, the electromagnet 14 generates the opposite magnetic pole to the push plate 141. At this time, due to the attraction of opposite poles, the electromagnet 14 attracts the push plate 141. The push plate 141 drives the needle body 11 back into the inside of the needle body 11. At this time, the needle body 11 can be retracted from the inside of the patient's skin. The needle body 11 runs back and forth in this way to achieve treatment for the patient. To ensure a more stable grip on the gun handle 2, two telescopic housings 22 are provided when the doctor holds it. Before treatment, the doctor first grips the gun handle 2 with their hand. The initial design size of the gun handle 2 is suitable for doctors with smaller hands. However, during the gripping process, some doctors have larger hands, which can cause discomfort and instability when holding the gun handle 2. Therefore, an external control device controls the rotation of a micro motor 23. The micro motor 23 drives the telescopic housing 22 to extend from the inside of the telescopic groove. The telescopic housing 22 pushes the outer side plate 227 outward, which widens the width of the gun handle 2 on both sides, allowing the gun handle 2 to better fit doctors with larger hands, thereby ensuring stability during the treatment process.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a worm gear 231 is fixed to the end of the shaft of the micro motor 23, and a transmission rod 233 is rotatably connected to the middle of the gun handle 2. A worm wheel 232 is fixed to the top of the transmission rod 233, and the worm wheel 232 is meshed with the worm gear 231. Two gears 234 are fixed to the outside of the transmission rod 233. Two sets of telescopic columns 221 are fixed to the side of the telescopic housing 22 away from the outer side plate 227. A toothed groove is opened on one side of the telescopic column 221, and the gear 234 can mesh with the toothed groove. The connection between the worm 231 and the worm wheel 232 is such that the worm 231 can only drive the worm wheel 232 to rotate, while the worm wheel 232 cannot drive the worm 231 in the opposite direction. When the telescopic housing 22 needs adjustment, the micro motor 23 is activated to drive the worm gear 231 to rotate. The rotation of the worm gear 231 drives the worm wheel 232 to rotate. The worm wheel 232 drives two gears 234 to rotate through the transmission rod 233. During the rotation of the gears 234, the two sets of telescopic columns 221 extend from the inside of the gun handle 2 to the outside. During this process, the telescopic columns 221 can drive the telescopic housing 22 to extend from the inside of the telescopic groove. The extension distance of the telescopic housing 22 can be controlled by the number of rotations of the micro motor 23. The worm gear 231 locks the worm wheel 232 to prevent the telescopic housing 22 from being pressed back into the telescopic groove when the doctor holds the outer plate 227, thus making the doctor's grip more stable.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the telescopic column 221 has a telescopic hole on the side near the telescopic housing 22. A trigger button 252 is installed inside the telescopic hole. A telescopic block 25 is fixed on one side of the telescopic housing 22 and is inserted into the telescopic hole. To prevent the needle body 11 from causing injury to the human body in unstable situations when the doctor holds the gun handle 2, a trigger button 252 and a telescopic block 25 are provided. When the hand holds the outer plate 227, it will press the outer plate 227 towards the gun handle 2. The outer plate 227 drives the telescopic block 25 to press into the telescopic hole of the telescopic column 221 through the telescopic housing 22. When the trigger button 252 is pressed, it proves that the current grip is stable. When the doctor's hand grip is unstable, the trigger button 252 on one side cannot be pressed. The trigger button 252 can stop the needle body 11 from telescopic and heating through the controller 13, thereby ensuring the safe use of the needle body 11.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, a spring 251 is fixed to one side of the telescopic block 25, and the other end of the spring 251 is fixedly connected to one side of the trigger button 252. When the telescopic block 25 presses the spring 251, the spring 251 presses the trigger button 252. A spring 251 is provided between the telescopic block 25 and the trigger button 252, which allows the spring 251 to be compressed under the force of gripping, and the trigger button 252 to be pressed by the force of compression. When the force of compression is small, the trigger button 252 cannot be pressed, thereby maintaining the stability of the grip 2.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the outer side plate 227 is provided with multiple anti-slip patterns 228 at equal intervals on its outer side. The anti-slip patterns 228 are composed of horizontal and vertical stripes. In order to reduce slippage between the outer side plate 227 and the hand during the gripping process, anti-slip texture 228 is provided. The horizontal and vertical stripes of the anti-slip texture 228 can provide resistance to the up-down and left-right sliding of the hand, thereby reducing the occurrence of hand slippage.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the outer side plate 227 has a vent 224 between every two sets of adjacent anti-slip patterns 228, and the vent 224 is connected to the interior of the telescopic shell 22. When doctors hold the gun handle 2 for a long time, their hands are prone to sweating. Therefore, a ventilation hole 224 is provided. The ventilation hole 224 allows part of the doctor's hand and the outer plate 227 to be exposed to the air, thereby reducing the production of hand sweat.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, a miniature air pump 24 is installed at the bottom of the inside of the gun handle 2. An exhaust pipe 241 is fixed to the air outlet of the miniature air pump 24, and an air intake pipe 242 is fixed to the air inlet of the miniature air pump 24. The miniature air pump 24 can extract the airflow inside the telescopic housing 22 through the air intake pipe 242. When the switch button 21 is pressed, the miniature air pump 24 starts simultaneously. At this time, the miniature air pump 24 draws air into the telescopic housing 22 through the air suction tube 242. The telescopic housing 22 draws air into the interior through the vent 224. The drawn-in air can remove the heat from the hand and evaporate the sweat on the hand, thereby keeping the hand dry and making the doctor hold the gun handle 2 more stable.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, a connecting box 243 is provided inside the gun handle 2. The top end of the air extraction pipe 242 is rotatably connected to the connecting box 243. A rotating column 245 is fixed to the top end of the connecting box 243. A coil spring 246 is fixed to the outside of the rotating column 245. The coil spring 246 is fixedly connected to the gun handle 2. Connecting hoses 244 are fixed to both sides of the connecting box 243. The other end of the connecting hose 244 is connected to the bottom end of the telescopic housing 22. During use, the suction pipe 242 is connected to the inside of the connecting box 243, and the connecting box 243 is connected to the inside of the telescopic housing 22 through the connecting hose 244. Therefore, when the telescopic housing 22 extends out of the telescopic slot, the connecting hose 244 needs to be kept in constant contact with the micro motor 23. When the telescopic housing 22 extends, it pulls the connecting hose 244, which in turn pulls the connecting box 243 to rotate. When the connecting box 243 drives the rotating column 245 to rotate, the coil spring 246 tightens. When the telescopic housing 22 returns to its original position, the spring force of the coil spring 246 will drive the rotating column 245 to return the connecting box 243 to its original position. At this time, the connecting box 243 pulls the connecting hose 244 and retracts it into the gun handle 2, thereby facilitating the connection between the connecting hose 244 and the telescopic housing 22.

[0031] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, an air inlet 222 is provided at the top of the telescopic housing 22, and an elastic plate 223 is fixed at the top of the telescopic housing 22 below the air inlet 222. The elastic plate 223 can block the air inlet 222. When a doctor's hands are large, the ventilation holes 224 may be blocked. In this case, the ventilation holes 224 cannot allow air to enter, resulting in the inability to dissipate heat and sweat from the hands. Therefore, an air inlet 222 is provided. During daily use, the suction force inside the telescopic housing 22 is less than the elastic force of the elastic plate 223, which can block the air inlet 222. When the ventilation holes 224 are completely blocked, the negative pressure generated inside the telescopic housing 22 will overcome the elastic force of the elastic plate 223, allowing the elastic plate 223 to open and create a gap between it and the air inlet 222, so that air can enter the air inlet 222. The airflow entering the telescopic housing 22 can also remove the temperature and sweat from the ventilation hole 224, thus making it easier for doctors with large hands to hold the gun handle 2.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, a threaded block 225 is threaded to the bottom end of the telescopic housing 22, and a moisture-absorbing rod 226 is fixed to the top end of the threaded block 225. When gas is expelled from inside the telescopic housing 22, moisture may accumulate inside the telescopic housing 22 due to the moisture contained in the evaporation of hand sweat. A threaded block 225 is screwed into the bottom of the telescopic housing 22, and a moisture-absorbing rod 226 can absorb the accumulated moisture inside the telescopic housing 22. After prolonged use, the threaded block 225 can be unscrewed from the bottom of the telescopic housing 22, the moisture-absorbing rod 226 can be replaced, and the threaded block 225 can be screwed back into the bottom of the telescopic housing 22. This can prevent moisture from accumulating inside the telescopic housing 22, which can lead to bacterial growth.

[0033] 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 present invention as claimed. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A gun-type ignition needle for traditional Chinese medicine, characterized in that: The device includes a gun body, a handle fixed to the bottom of the gun body, a switch button installed on one side of the handle, a needle body slidably connected to the inside of the gun body away from the handle, a heater slidably connected to the inside of the gun body, the heater being fixedly connected to the needle body, multiple electromagnets installed inside the gun body, a controller installed on the inside of the gun body away from the needle body, and a connecting wire provided on the side of the gun body away from the needle body, one end of the connecting wire being connected to the controller, and the other end of the connecting wire being connected to an external control device. Both sides of the gun handle are provided with telescopic grooves, and a telescopic housing is slidably connected inside the telescopic grooves. An outer side plate is fixed to one side of the telescopic housing, and a micro motor is installed inside the gun handle. Among them, the micro motor can drive the telescopic housing to slide from the inside of the telescopic groove to the outside.

2. The gun-type ignition needle for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The micro motor has a worm gear fixed to the end of its shaft. A transmission rod is rotatably connected to the middle of the gun handle. A worm wheel is fixed to the top of the transmission rod. The worm wheel and the worm gear are meshed together. Two gears are fixed to the outside of the transmission rod. Two sets of telescopic columns are fixed to the side of the telescopic housing away from the outer side plate. A toothed groove is opened on one side of the telescopic column. The gear can mesh with the toothed groove. The connection between the worm and the worm wheel is such that the worm can only drive the worm wheel to rotate, but the worm wheel cannot drive the worm in the opposite direction.

3. The gun-type ignition needle for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The telescopic column has a telescopic hole on the side near the telescopic housing, and a trigger button is installed inside the telescopic hole. A telescopic block is fixed on one side of the telescopic housing and is inserted into the telescopic hole.

4. A gun-type ignition needle for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A spring is fixed to one side of the telescopic block, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to one side of the trigger button. When the telescopic block compresses the spring, the spring presses the trigger button.

5. A gun-type ignition needle for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side plate has multiple anti-slip patterns evenly spaced on its exterior, and the anti-slip patterns consist of horizontal and vertical stripes.

6. A gun-type ignition needle for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The outer side plate has a vent hole between every two sets of adjacent anti-slip patterns, and the vent hole is connected to the interior of the telescopic shell.

7. A gun-type ignition needle for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A miniature air pump is installed at the bottom of the inside of the gun handle. The air outlet of the miniature air pump is fixed with an exhaust pipe, and the air inlet of the miniature air pump is fixed with an air extraction pipe. The miniature air pump can extract the airflow inside the telescopic shell through the air extraction pipe.

8. A gun-type ignition needle for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The gun handle has a connecting box inside, and the top end of the air extraction pipe is rotatably connected to the connecting box. A rotating column is fixed to the top end of the connecting box, and a coil spring is fixed to the outside of the rotating column. The coil spring is fixedly connected to the gun handle. Connecting hoses are fixed to both sides of the connecting box, and the other end of the connecting hose is connected to the bottom end of the telescopic housing.

9. A gun-type ignition needle for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 8, characterized in that: An air inlet is provided at the top of the telescopic housing, and an elastic plate is fixed at the top of the telescopic housing below the air inlet. The elastic plate can block the air inlet.

10. A gun-type ignition needle for traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom end of the telescopic housing is threaded with a threaded block, and the top end of the threaded block is fixed with a moisture-absorbing rod.

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