Acupuncture needle recoverer with disinfection and counting functions

Through the combination of metal sensor and stm32 microcontroller counting display screen, combined with disposable plastic film and torsion spring mechanism, the inaccurate counting, legacy and blockage problems in traditional acupuncture needle recycling methods are solved, and the safety and hygiene of acupuncture operations are improved.

CN223208509UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-12THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF WENZHOU MEDICAL UNIV
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Application Number
CN202521393683.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-07-04
Publication Date
2025-08-12
Estimated Expiration
2035-07-04

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Technical Problem

The traditional acupuncture needle recycling methods have problems such as inaccurate counting, easy to remain on the patient, easy to block the recycling device, and difficult to guarantee hygiene, resulting in increased medical risks, patient injury and cross-infection.

Method used

Metal sensors are used to detect the entry of acupuncture needles, and count and display them on the display screen using the stm32 microcontroller. Combined with disposable plastic film and torsion spring mechanism, the rapid counting of acupuncture needles is achieved and the residual, avoiding blockage, and ensuring hygiene.

Benefits of technology

It achieves a quick understanding of the number of acupuncture needles removed, avoids legacy, improves operational safety and accuracy, prevents blockage, and ensures that the hygiene conditions meet medical requirements.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of acupuncture and moxibustion, particularly relates to an acupuncture needle recoverer with disinfection and counting functions, and provides the following scheme aiming at the problems that the counting is inaccurate, the acupuncture needle is easily left on the body of a patient, the recovery device is easily blocked and the sanitary condition is difficult to guarantee in the existing acupuncture needle recovery mode: the acupuncture needle recoverer comprises a protective shell and a collecting cup, the acupuncture needle counting device comprises a protective shell, one side of the protective shell is provided with a containing cavity, the containing cavity is used for containing a collecting cup, the top of the protective shell is fixedly connected with a metal sensor, and the metal sensor is used for detecting entry of acupuncture needles. The stm32 single chip microcomputer is used for counting and displaying on the display screen, the number of the acupuncture needles taken out can be rapidly known, the acupuncture needles are prevented from being left on the body of a patient, when the collecting barrel is full, the pulling plate is pulled to drive the inserting rod to move to relieve braking on the collecting barrel, the collecting barrel rotates by half a circle under the torsion effect of the torsion spring, and the space on the other side is used for collecting again.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of acupuncture, in particular to an acupuncture needle recovery device with a disinfection and counting function. Background Art

[0002] In the process of traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture treatment, the use and recycling of acupuncture needles are important links.

[0003] Traditional acupuncture needle recovery methods can be prone to inaccurate counting, needles easily left in patients, clogging of the recovery device, and poor hygiene. Inaccurate counting can prevent medical staff from accurately monitoring needle usage, increasing medical risks; needles left in patients can cause harm; clogging of the recovery device can affect recovery efficiency; and poor hygiene can lead to cross-infection.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for an acupuncture needle counting and recycling device that can solve the above problems to improve the safety and hygiene of acupuncture treatment. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems existing in the conventional acupuncture needle recovery method, such as inaccurate counting, easy retention of needles on the patient, easy clogging of the recovery device, and poor sanitation. Inaccurate counting may cause medical staff to be unable to accurately understand the use of acupuncture needles, increasing medical risks; acupuncture needles left on the patient may cause harm to the patient; clogging of the recovery device may affect recovery efficiency; and poor sanitation may lead to cross infection. The utility model proposes an acupuncture needle recovery device with a disinfection and counting function.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0007] An acupuncture needle retriever with a disinfection and counting function comprises a protective shell and a collection cup. A receiving cavity is defined on one side of the protective shell for accommodating the collection cup. A metal sensor is fixedly connected to the top of the protective shell for detecting the entry of an acupuncture needle. An insertion hole is defined within the metal sensor for inserting the acupuncture needle. A display placement hole is defined on the top of the protective shell for mounting a display. A cylindrical barrel is secured within the insertion hole, and a protective component for preventing cross infection is disposed within the cylindrical barrel.

[0008] The top of the collection cup is open, and a collection cylinder is rotatably connected to the inside of the collection cup. The collection cylinder is used to collect acupuncture needles. A partition is integrally formed in the middle of the collection cylinder. The partition is used to divide the internal space of the collection cylinder into two. An adjustment component for adjusting the position of the collection cylinder is provided between the collection cup and the collection cylinder.

[0009] A limiting component for limiting the position of the collecting cylinder is provided on one side of the collecting cup.

[0010] In a possible design, the protective component includes a fixed ring fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the cylindrical tube, a plurality of first tension springs are fixedly connected to the top of the fixed ring, and a same pressure ring is fixedly connected to the top of the plurality of first tension springs, the pressure ring is mounted on the cylindrical tube and is used to limit the cylindrical tube, a same strip-shaped notch is provided on one side of the cylindrical tube and the fixed ring, a same disposable plastic film is clamped between the pressure ring and the cylindrical tube, and the pressure ring is used to compress the disposable plastic film.

[0011] In one possible design, the adjustment assembly includes a first circular groove opened on the bottom inner wall of the collection cup, a second circular groove is opened on the bottom of the collection cylinder, and a same torsion spring is fixedly connected between the top inner wall of the first circular groove and the bottom inner wall of the second circular groove.

[0012] In one possible design, the limiting assembly includes an insertion rod that slides through one side of the collection cup, one end of the insertion rod is fixedly connected to the same pull plate, one side of the pull plate and one side of the collection cup are fixedly connected to the same second tension spring, and a slot is provided on one side of the collection cylinder, and the slot is engaged with the insertion rod.

[0013] In a possible design, a handle is fixedly connected to one side of the collecting cup, and a clearance hole is opened on one side of the top of the collecting cup, and the clearance hole is used to make room for the side groove.

[0014] In a possible design, two symmetrically arranged rectangular bars are fixedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the collection cup, and side grooves are provided on both sides of the cylindrical tube. The rectangular bars are engaged with the side grooves and are used to limit the cylindrical tube.

[0015] In one possible design, a reset button and a power socket are provided on the top of the protective shell.

[0016] In this application, when in use, after acupuncture is completed on a patient, the Chinese medicine practitioner removes the acupuncture needles, enters through the insertion hole, passes through the metal sensor, and falls into the collection cup to complete the collection. At this time, the stm32 microcontroller is used to count and display it on the display screen, so that the number of acupuncture needles removed can be quickly understood to avoid leaving any on the patient.

[0017] When the acupuncture needles are full, the pull plate can be pulled, which drives the insertion rod to move horizontally and stretches the second tension spring. At this time, one end of the insertion rod is removed from the inside of the slot, thereby releasing the braking state of the collection cylinder. At this time, the torsion spring is in a torsion state. When the braking state of the collection cylinder is released, the collection cylinder rotates half a circle under the torsion force of the torsion spring, and uses the space on the other side to collect again to avoid blockage.

[0018] At the same time, when collecting acupuncture needles, the acupuncture needles enter through the cylindrical tube and the input hole and come into contact with the disposable plastic film. One patient uses one disposable plastic film, which can ensure hygiene and prevent blood stains remaining on the acupuncture needles from contaminating the device. When the collection cup is inserted, the rectangular bar is engaged with the side groove to prevent the cylindrical tube from loosening. When the collection cup is taken out, the cylindrical tube can be pushed upward and then pushed out. At this time, the pressure ring can be moved upward, and the pressure ring stretches the first tension spring and no longer clamps the cylindrical tube, nor is it pressed with the disposable plastic film. At this time, the disposable plastic film can be taken out and replaced with a new disposable plastic film. The setting of the strip notch can make the cylindrical tube slightly deformed, which is convenient for the entry of the disposable plastic film. After one end of it is inserted into the strip notch, the top is folded and put on the cylindrical tube, and the disposable plastic film is pressed again using the pressure ring.

[0019] Beneficial effect: By detecting the entry of acupuncture needles through metal sensors, and using the STM32 microcontroller to count and display on the display, the number of acupuncture needles removed can be quickly understood to avoid leaving any needles on the patient, thereby improving the safety and accuracy of acupuncture operations.

[0020] When the collecting barrel is full, the brake on the collecting barrel is released by pulling the pull plate to move the insertion rod. The collecting barrel rotates half a circle under the torsion force of the torsion spring and uses the space on the other side to collect again, effectively avoiding blockage problems and ensuring the continuous use of the collector.

[0021] When collecting acupuncture needles, the acupuncture needles are in contact with the disposable plastic film. One patient uses one disposable plastic film, which ensures hygiene and avoids the contamination of the device by residual blood stains on the acupuncture needles, meeting the requirements of medical hygiene.

[0022] When the collection cup is inserted, the rectangular strip engages with the side groove to prevent the cylindrical tube from loosening; after the collection cup is taken out, the cylindrical tube can be pushed out upwards. At this time, the pressure ring moves up and no longer clamps the cylindrical tube and presses the disposable plastic film, making it convenient to remove and replace the new disposable plastic film. The strip-shaped notch allows the cylindrical tube to be slightly deformed, which facilitates the entry and installation of the disposable plastic film. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an acupuncture needle collector with a disinfection and counting function proposed by the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an acupuncture needle recycler with a disinfection and counting function proposed in the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the cylindrical barrel in the acupuncture needle recovery device with a disinfection and counting function proposed by the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the cylindrical tube and disposable plastic film in the acupuncture needle recovery device with disinfection and counting function proposed by the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the collection cup and collection cylinder in the acupuncture needle recovery device with disinfection and counting functions proposed by the utility model;

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a collection cup in an acupuncture needle recovery device with a disinfection and counting function proposed by the present invention;

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a collection tube in an acupuncture needle recovery device with a disinfection and counting function proposed by the utility model.

[0030] In the figure: 1. Protective shell; 2. Display screen placement hole; 3. Input hole; 4. Collection cup; 5. Handle; 6. Pull plate; 7. Reset button; 8. Power socket; 9. Cylindrical tube; 10. Side groove; 11. Accommodating cavity; 12. Fixing ring; 13. Pressing ring; 14. First tension spring; 15. Disposable plastic film; 16. Strip notch; 17. Collection tube; 18. Partition; 19. Rectangular bar; 20. Insert rod; 21. Second tension spring; 22. Make way hole; 24. First circular groove; 25. Slot; 26. Torsion spring; 27. Second circular groove; 28. Metal sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] Traditional acupuncture needle recovery methods can be prone to inaccurate counting, needles easily left in patients, clogging of the recovery device, and poor hygiene. Inaccurate counting can prevent medical staff from accurately monitoring needle usage, increasing medical risks; needles left in patients can cause harm; clogging of the recovery device can affect recovery efficiency; and poor hygiene can lead to cross-infection.

[0034] Based on the above problems, refer to Figure 1-7 The present application proposes a recycling device, including a protective shell 1 and a collection cup 4. A receiving cavity 11 is provided on one side of the protective shell 1. The receiving cavity 11 is used to receive the collection cup 4. A metal sensor 28 is fixedly connected to the top of the protective shell 1. The metal sensor 28 is used to detect the entry of the acupuncture needle. An input hole 3 is provided inside the metal sensor 28. The input hole 3 is used to input the acupuncture needle. A display placement hole 2 is provided on the top of the protective shell 1. The display placement hole 2 is used to install the display. A cylindrical barrel 9 is clamped inside the input hole 3. After the Chinese medicine practitioner completes acupuncture on the patient, the acupuncture needle is taken out and passed through the input hole 3. Enter, and pass through the metal sensor 28, fall into the interior of the collection cup 4 to complete the collection, at this time the stm32 single chip microcomputer is used to count and display on the display screen, so that the number of acupuncture needles removed can be quickly understood to avoid leaving them on the patient. The interior of the cylindrical barrel 9 is provided with a protective component for avoiding cross infection, and the protective component includes a fixed ring 12 fixedly sleeved on the outer wall of the cylindrical barrel 9, a plurality of first tension springs 14 are fixedly connected to the top of the fixed ring 12, and the tops of the plurality of first tension springs 14 are fixedly connected to the same pressure ring 13, which is sleeved on the cylindrical barrel 9 and used to limit the cylindrical barrel 9. The same strip-shaped notch 16 is opened on one side of the cylindrical barrel 9 and the fixing ring 12, and the same disposable plastic film 15 is clamped between the pressure ring 13 and the cylindrical barrel 9. The pressure ring 13 is used to compress the disposable plastic film 15. At the same time, when collecting acupuncture needles, the acupuncture needles enter through the cylindrical barrel 9 and the input hole 3 and contact the disposable plastic film 15. One patient uses one disposable plastic film 15, which can ensure hygiene and prevent the blood stains remaining on the acupuncture needles from contaminating the device. When the collection cup 4 is inserted, the rectangular strip 19 is clamped with the side groove 10 to prevent the cylindrical barrel 9 from loosening. When the collection cup 4 is inserted, the rectangular strip 19 is clamped with the side groove 10 to prevent the cylindrical barrel 9 from loosening. After it is taken out, the cylindrical tube 9 can be pushed upward and then pushed out. At this time, the pressure ring 13 can be moved upward, and the pressure ring 13 stretches the first tension spring 14, and no longer clamps the cylindrical tube 9, and no longer presses with the disposable plastic film 15. At this time, the disposable plastic film 15 can be taken out and replaced with a new disposable plastic film 15. The arrangement of the strip notch 16 allows the cylindrical tube 9 to be slightly deformed, which facilitates the entry of the disposable plastic film 15. After one end of the disposable plastic film 15 is inserted into the strip notch 16, the top is folded and put on the cylindrical tube 9, and the disposable plastic film 15 is pressed again using the pressure ring 13.

[0035] The top of the collection cup 4 is open, and the collection cup 4 is rotatably connected to the collection cylinder 17 inside. The collection cylinder 17 is used to collect acupuncture needles. A partition 18 is integrally formed in the middle position of the collection cylinder 17. The partition 18 is used to divide the internal space of the collection cylinder 17 into two. An adjustment component for adjusting the position of the collection cylinder 17 is provided between the collection cup 4 and the collection cylinder 17. The adjustment component includes a first circular groove 24 provided on the inner wall of the bottom of the collection cup 4, a second circular groove 27 provided on the bottom of the collection cylinder 17, and a top inner wall of the first circular groove 24. A torsion spring 26 is fixedly connected to the bottom inner wall of the second circular groove 27. When the acupuncture needles are full, the pull plate 6 can be pulled, and the pull plate 6 drives the insertion rod 20 to move horizontally and stretch the second tension spring 21. At this time, one end of the insertion rod 20 is removed from the inside of the slot 25, thereby releasing the braking state of the collection cylinder 17. At this time, the torsion spring 26 is in a twisted state. When the braking state of the collection cylinder 17 is released, the collection cylinder 17 rotates half a circle under the torsion of the torsion spring 26, and uses the space on the other side to collect again to avoid blockage.

[0036] A limiting assembly for limiting the collecting tube 17 is provided on one side of the collecting cup 4. The limiting assembly includes an insertion rod 20 that slides through one side of the collecting cup 4. One end of the insertion rod 20 is fixedly connected to the same pull plate 6. The same second tension spring 21 is fixedly connected between one side of the pull plate 6 and one side of the collecting cup 4. A slot 25 is provided on one side of the collecting tube 17, and the slot 25 is engaged with the insertion rod 20.

[0037] This application can be used in the field of acupuncture, and can also be used in other fields applicable to this application.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] refer to Figure 1-7 , improved on the basis of Example 1: an acupuncture needle retriever with a disinfection and counting function, which is applied to the field of acupuncture, a handle 5 is fixedly connected to one side of the collection cup 4, a clearance hole 22 is opened on one side of the top of the collection cup 4, the clearance hole 22 is used to make way for the side groove 10, and two symmetrically arranged rectangular bars 19 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the collection cup 4. Side grooves 10 are opened on both sides of the cylindrical tube 9. The rectangular bars 19 are engaged with the side grooves 10 and are used to limit the cylindrical tube 9. A reset button 7 and a power socket 8 are provided on the top of the protective shell 1.

[0040] However, as is well known to those skilled in the art, the working principles and wiring methods of the metal sensor 28, reset button 7 and power socket 8 are commonplace, and are conventional means or common knowledge, so they will not be elaborated here. Those skilled in the art can make any selections according to their needs or convenience.

[0041] The drawings in this application are for illustrative purposes only. The sizes and shapes of the components shown are not intended to be limiting, but are merely for illustrative purposes. In actual implementation, the components may be appropriately configured and adjusted based on specific needs and actual conditions.

[0042] The above is only a preferred specific implementation method of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited to this. Any technician familiar with the technical field within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention can make equivalent replacements or changes based on the technical solution and utility model concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An acupuncture needle recovery device with a disinfection and counting function, comprising a protective shell (1) and a collection cup (4), characterized in that: A receiving cavity (11) is provided on one side of the protective shell (1), and the receiving cavity (11) is used to receive the collection cup (4). A metal sensor (28) is fixedly connected to the top of the protective shell (1), and the metal sensor (28) is used to detect the entry of an acupuncture needle. An insertion hole (3) is provided inside the metal sensor (28), and the insertion hole (3) is used to insert the acupuncture needle. A display placement hole (2) is provided on the top of the protective shell (1), and the display placement hole (2) is used to install a display. A cylindrical barrel (9) is clamped inside the insertion hole (3), and a protective component for preventing cross infection is provided inside the cylindrical barrel (9). The top of the collection cup (4) is open, and a collection cylinder (17) is rotatably connected to the interior of the collection cup (4), and the collection cylinder (17) is used to collect acupuncture needles. A partition (18) is integrally formed in the middle of the collection cylinder (17), and the partition (18) is used to divide the internal space of the collection cylinder (17) into two. An adjustment component for adjusting the position of the collection cylinder (17) is provided between the collection cup (4) and the collection cylinder (17); A limiting component for limiting the position of the collecting cylinder (17) is provided on one side of the collecting cup (4).

2. The acupuncture needle recovery device with a disinfection and counting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective component includes a fixed ring (12) fixedly mounted on the outer wall of the cylindrical tube (9), a plurality of first tension springs (14) are fixedly connected to the top of the fixed ring (12), and a same pressure ring (13) is fixedly connected to the top of the plurality of first tension springs (14), and the pressure ring (13) is mounted on the cylindrical tube (9) and is used to limit the cylindrical tube (9), and a same strip-shaped notch (16) is opened on one side of the cylindrical tube (9) and the fixed ring (12), and a same disposable plastic film (15) is clamped between the pressure ring (13) and the cylindrical tube (9), and the pressure ring (13) is used to press the disposable plastic film (15).

3. The acupuncture needle recovery device with a disinfection and counting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly comprises a first circular groove (24) formed on the bottom inner wall of the collection cup (4), a second circular groove (27) formed on the bottom of the collection cylinder (17), and a torsion spring (26) fixedly connected between the top inner wall of the first circular groove (24) and the bottom inner wall of the second circular groove (27).

4. The acupuncture needle recovery device with a disinfection and counting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting assembly comprises an insertion rod (20) that slides through one side of the collection cup (4); one end of the insertion rod (20) is fixedly connected to a same pull plate (6); a same second tension spring (21) is fixedly connected between one side of the pull plate (6) and one side of the collection cup (4); a slot (25) is provided on one side of the collection cylinder (17); the slot (25) is engaged with the insertion rod (20).

5. The acupuncture needle recovery device with a disinfection and counting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle (5) is fixedly connected to one side of the collection cup (4), and a clearance hole (22) is provided on one side of the top of the collection cup (4), and the clearance hole (22) is used to make way for the side groove (10).

6. The acupuncture needle recovery device with a disinfection and counting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two symmetrically arranged rectangular bars (19) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the collecting cup (4), and side grooves (10) are provided on both sides of the cylindrical barrel (9). The rectangular bars (19) are engaged with the side grooves (10) and are used to limit the position of the cylindrical barrel (9).

7. The acupuncture needle recovery device with a disinfection and counting function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reset button (7) and a power supply socket (8) are provided on the top of the protective shell (1).