Automatic moxibustion device
By designing an automatic moxibustion device, the automatic reciprocating movement of the moxibustion rod is achieved by using a synchronous motor and a synchronous belt, the local overheating, uneven moxibustion feeling and operation fatigue problems of traditional artificial moxibustion are solved, and the treatment effect and safety are significantly improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420920243.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-29
- Publication Date
- 2025-03-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-29
AI Technical Summary
Traditional artificial moxibustion has the risk of local overheating, uneven moxibustion feeling and operational fatigue, which affects the treatment effect and patient experience.
An automatic moxibustion device is designed, including a shell, a vertical plate, a chimney outlet, a driving device and a clamping mechanism. The automatic reciprocating movement of the moxibustion rod is achieved through a synchronous motor and a synchronous belt to ensure the uniform distribution of the moxibustion heat.
Effectively prevent local overheating, simulate artificial moxibustion sensation, improve treatment effect, save manpower, reduce operational costs, improve treatment efficiency, and create a comfortable treatment environment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of moxibustion devices, in particular to an automatic moxibustion device. Background Art
[0002] As an ancient and widely recognized natural therapy in China, moxibustion plays an important role in the field of medical care with its unique warm stimulation and medicinal effects. In the traditional manual moxibustion process, the practitioner holds moxa sticks or moxa cones to treat acupuncture points. Although it can effectively regulate the body's qi and blood, dispel cold and dampness, and relieve symptoms, it has the following problems:
[0003] Risk of local overheating: During manual moxibustion, the operator's subjective judgment of the intensity and duration of the moxibustion heat may be biased, resulting in local overheating at the moxibustion site, causing skin burns or discomfort, affecting the treatment effect and patient experience.
[0004] Uneven moxibustion sensation and operator fatigue: It is difficult to always maintain a uniform and stable moxibustion speed and strength during manual moxibustion, which can easily lead to uneven moxibustion sensation and affect the effect of moxibustion. In addition, if the hand movements are maintained for a long time, especially when moxibustion is performed continuously on multiple acupoints, the moxibustion practitioner is prone to muscle fatigue, which reduces work efficiency.
[0005] In view of the above problems, the present invention proposes an automatic moxibustion device, the design and function of which are intended to realize the automation of the moxibustion process, so as to overcome the limitations of traditional manual moxibustion and improve the safety, comfort and efficiency of moxibustion therapy. Utility Model Content
[0006] In view of the deficiencies in the background technology, the utility model provides an automatic moxibustion device.
[0007] The technical solution adopted by the utility model is: an automatic moxibustion device, including a shell, a vertical plate fixed in a groove of the shell, a smoke outlet arranged on the smoke outlet above the shell, a driving device arranged on the vertical plate, and a clamping mechanism connected to the output end of the driving device, a long groove is arranged along the length direction of the vertical plate, the clamping mechanism extends from the long groove and reciprocates along the length direction of the long groove under the drive of the driving device.
[0008] Furthermore, an ash tray is provided at the bottom of the notch.
[0009] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a mounting base plate and clamps fixed on both sides of the mounting base plate by a pressure plate, and the clamps include two elastic clamp rings that are arranged in a close relationship, and a clamping groove for clamping the moxa stick is formed between the elastic clamp rings.
[0010] Furthermore, the driving device includes a linear guide fixed on the vertical plate, a synchronous motor fixed on one end of the linear guide, and a driving wheel connected to the synchronous motor through a synchronous belt drive. Roller grooves that cooperate with the driving wheel for rolling are provided on both sides of the linear guide, and the mounting base is connected to the axle of the driving wheel.
[0011] Furthermore, position sensors are provided at both ends of the linear guide rail.
[0012] Furthermore, the top of the linear guide rail is used for a belt tensioner for adjusting the tension of the belt.
[0013] Furthermore, the belt tensioner includes a "U"-shaped frame fixed on the top of the linear guide rail, an adjustment shaft with both ends movably arranged in the adjustment long groove of the "U"-shaped frame, an adjustment frame connected to the adjustment shaft, a pulley arranged on the adjustment shaft, and an operating rod threadedly connected to the "U"-shaped frame, one end of the operating rod is rotatably connected to the adjustment frame, and the other end is provided with an operating wheel.
[0014] Furthermore, a universal wheel is fixed to the bottom of the shell.
[0015] Furthermore, a control switch assembly and a power interface are provided on the outer wall of the shell.
[0016] The automatic moxibustion device of the utility model, with its innovative design and functional characteristics, shows many significant beneficial effects compared with traditional manual moxibustion, as follows:
[0017] 1. Prevent local overheating and improve treatment safety: By automatically moving the moxibustion stick back and forth, the device can ensure that the moxibustion heat is evenly distributed in the treatment area, effectively preventing skin burns or discomfort caused by local overheating, and significantly improving the safety of moxibustion therapy. This design is especially suitable for patients who need long-term moxibustion or are sensitive to moxibustion heat.
[0018] 2. Simulate the feeling of artificial moxibustion and optimize the treatment effect: The device performs moxibustion in a uniform and stable manner, successfully simulating the penetrating feeling of artificial moxibustion, ensuring that the moxibustion energy continuously and evenly penetrates into the acupuncture points and deep tissues, which is beneficial to activate meridians, regulate qi and blood, and improve symptoms, thereby improving the therapeutic effect of moxibustion therapy.
[0019] 3. Save manpower and reduce operating costs: This device realizes the complete automation of the moxibustion process, without the need for continuous manual operation by professionals, which greatly reduces the workload of medical staff and saves labor costs. At the same time, for home users or personal use scenarios, the device also enables non-professionals to easily perform moxibustion treatment, expanding the application scope of moxibustion therapy.
[0020] 4. Improve treatment efficiency and adapt to the rhythm of modern life: The automatic moxibustion device shortens the time of a single moxibustion treatment by accurately controlling the speed and strength of moxibustion, allowing patients to obtain treatment effects equivalent to or even better than manual moxibustion in a shorter time. This high efficiency helps attract more busy modern people to accept moxibustion therapy and increase its application frequency and acceptance in daily life.
[0021] 5. Environmentally friendly design to create a comfortable treatment environment: The smoke exhaust pipe equipped with the device can effectively collect and discharge the smoke generated during the moxibustion process, improve the indoor air quality, create a clean and comfortable treatment environment, and meet the modern people's pursuit of a green and healthy lifestyle.
[0022] In addition to the objects, features and advantages described above, the present invention has other objects, features and advantages.
[0023] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model.
[0025] Figure 2 It is an internal schematic diagram of the utility model.
[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram at point A in the middle.
[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle.
[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram at point C in the middle.
[0029] Figure 1-5 In: 1. Shell; 2. Vertical plate; 3. Smoke outlet; 4. Long groove; 5. Ash tray; 6. Synchronous belt; 7. Mounting base; 8. Pressure plate; 9. Clip; 10. Elastic clamp ring; 11. Clip groove; 12. Linear guide; 13. Synchronous motor; 14. Driving wheel; 15. Roller groove; 16. Position sensor; 17. Belt tensioner; 18. "U"-shaped frame; 19. Adjustment long groove; 20. Adjustment shaft; 21. Adjustment frame; 22. Operating lever; 23. Operating wheel; 24. Universal wheel; 25. Control switch assembly; 26. Power interface; 27. Pulley. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.
[0031] It should be noted that if the embodiments of the present invention involve directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...), the directional indications are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.
[0032] The utility model provides an automatic moxibustion device.
[0033] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1-5 The automatic moxibustion device includes a shell 1, a vertical plate 2 fixed in a groove of the shell 1, a smoke outlet 3 arranged on a smoke outlet above the shell, a driving device arranged on the vertical plate, and a clamping mechanism connected to an output end of the driving device. A long groove 4 is arranged along the length direction of the vertical plate. The clamping mechanism extends from the long groove 4 and reciprocates along the length direction of the long groove under the drive of the driving device.
[0034] In the above technical solution, the automatic reciprocating movement of the moxibustion stick is achieved through the coordinated work of the housing, the vertical plate, the smoke outlet, the driving device, the clamping mechanism, etc. The smoke generated during the moxibustion process is discharged through the smoke outlet to avoid environmental pollution and provide users with a clean and comfortable moxibustion environment. This structural design simplifies the moxibustion operation, reduces the dependence on the operator's skills, and improves the standardization and convenience of the moxibustion process.
[0035] Specifically, an ash tray 5 is provided at the bottom of the notch.
[0036] In this embodiment, an ash tray is added at the bottom of the slot to collect the moxa ash dropped during the moxibustion process. This design effectively keeps the interior of the device clean, facilitates later cleaning, prevents the moxa ash from scattering around and affecting the use environment, and also extends the service life of the device and improves the user experience.
[0037] Specifically, the clamping mechanism includes a mounting base plate 7, and a clamp 9 fixed on both sides of the mounting base plate by a pressure plate 8, wherein the clamp 9 includes two elastic clamp rings 10 arranged in a close relationship, and a clamping groove 11 for clamping the moxa stick is formed between the elastic clamp rings.
[0038] In this embodiment, the clamping mechanism adopts a combination structure of a mounting base plate, a pressure plate, and a clamp (including an elastic clamp ring and a clamp groove), which can firmly and flexibly clamp the moxa stick to ensure the stability of the moxibustion process. The elastic clamp ring design enables the clamp to adapt to moxa sticks of different diameters, thereby improving the versatility of the device.
[0039] Specifically, the driving device includes a linear guide 12 fixed on the vertical plate, a synchronous motor 13 fixed on one end of the linear guide, and a driving wheel 14 driven by the synchronous motor through a synchronous belt 6. Roller grooves 15 that roll with the driving wheel are provided on both sides of the linear guide, and the mounting base is connected to the axle of the driving wheel.
[0040] In this embodiment, the driving device adopts a combination of linear guide rails, synchronous motors, synchronous belts, driving wheels, and roller grooves to achieve precise and smooth reciprocating motion of the clamping mechanism. The synchronous motor ensures the stability and controllability of the drive, and the linear guide rails and roller groove structure ensure that the clamping mechanism moves in a straight line along the long groove of the vertical plate to avoid offset or jamming. This design ensures the uniformity and accuracy of the movement of the moxibustion stick, helps to improve the therapeutic effect of moxibustion, and reduces the risk of local overheating.
[0041] Specifically, position sensors 16 are provided at both ends of the linear guide rail.
[0042] In this embodiment, position sensors are arranged at both ends of the linear guide rail to monitor the moving position of the clamping mechanism in real time to ensure that it operates accurately within a preset range. The feedback information of the position sensor can be used for intelligent adjustment and intelligent control of the control system to prevent safety hazards caused by excessive movement of the moxibustion stick and improve the intelligence level and safety of the device.
[0043] Specifically, the top of the linear guide rail is used for a belt tensioner 17 for adjusting the tension of the belt.
[0044] In this embodiment, by setting a belt tensioner, the tension of the synchronous belt can be adjusted as needed to ensure smooth operation of the drive system, reduce vibration and noise during the transmission process, and extend the life of the transmission components. The adjustability of the tensioner enables the device to adapt to different working conditions and load changes, ensuring the stability and efficiency of the moxibustion process.
[0045] Specifically, the belt tensioner includes a "U"-shaped frame 18 fixed on the top of the linear guide rail, an adjustment shaft 20 with both ends movably arranged in an adjustment long groove 19 of the "U"-shaped frame, an adjustment frame 21 connected to the adjustment shaft, a pulley 27 arranged on the adjustment shaft, and an operating rod 22 threadedly connected to the "U"-shaped frame, one end of the operating rod is rotatably connected to the adjustment frame, and the other end is provided with an operating wheel 23.
[0046] With the belt tensioner with the above structure, users can easily adjust the belt tension by simply rotating the operating wheel without complicated tools or professional techniques, thus making the tensioning operation more convenient and precise, and improving the maintainability of the device and user experience.
[0047] Specifically, a universal wheel 24 is fixed to the bottom of the housing.
[0048] Universal wheels are installed at the bottom of the shell, which makes the automatic moxibustion device have good mobility. Users can easily move it to different treatment locations as needed, such as bedrooms, living rooms, clinics, etc. The universal wheel design greatly enhances the flexibility and spatial adaptability of the device, meeting the moxibustion needs of users in different scenarios.
[0049] Specifically, a control switch assembly 25 and a power interface 26 are provided on the outer wall of the housing.
[0050] The control switch assembly and power interface are set on the outer wall of the shell to provide users with an intuitive and convenient operation interface and power access method. Users can set moxibustion parameters and start / stop the device through the control switch assembly, and the power interface ensures a quick and safe connection between the device and the mains or backup power supply. This design improves the control convenience and use efficiency of the device.
[0051] Technical personnel should note: Although the utility model has been described according to the above specific implementation methods, the concept of the utility model is not limited to this utility model. Any modification using the concept of the utility model will be included in the scope of protection of this patent right.
Claims
1. An automatic moxibustion device, characterized in that: It includes a shell, a vertical plate fixed in a groove of the shell, a smoke outlet arranged on a smoke outlet above the shell, a driving device arranged on the vertical plate, and a clamping mechanism connected to the output end of the driving device. A long groove is arranged along the length direction of the vertical plate, and the clamping mechanism extends from the long groove and reciprocates along the length direction of the long groove under the drive of the driving device.
2. The automatic moxibustion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ash tray is provided at the bottom of the notch.
3. The automatic moxibustion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping mechanism includes a mounting base plate and clamps fixed on both sides of the mounting base plate by a pressure plate. The clamps include two elastic clamp rings that are arranged in a close relationship. A clamping groove for clamping the moxa stick is formed between the elastic clamp rings.
4. The automatic moxibustion device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving device includes a linear guide fixed on the vertical plate, a synchronous motor fixed on one end of the linear guide, and a driving wheel connected to the synchronous motor through a synchronous belt drive. Roller grooves that roll with the driving wheel are provided on both sides of the linear guide, and the mounting base is connected to the wheel axle of the driving wheel.
5. The automatic moxibustion device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Position sensors are provided at both ends of the linear guide rail.
6. The automatic moxibustion device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the linear guide rail is used for a belt tensioner to adjust the tension of the belt.
7. The automatic moxibustion device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The belt tensioner comprises a "U"-shaped frame fixed on the top of the linear guide rail, an adjustment shaft with two ends movably arranged in an adjustment long groove of the "U"-shaped frame, an adjustment frame connected to the adjustment shaft, a pulley arranged on the adjustment shaft, and an operating rod threadedly connected to the "U"-shaped frame, one end of the operating rod is rotatably connected to the adjustment frame, and the other end is provided with an operating wheel.
8. The automatic moxibustion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A universal wheel is fixed on the bottom of the shell.
9. The automatic moxibustion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control switch assembly and a power interface are arranged on the outer wall of the shell.