Novel acupuncture box

Abstract

The utility model provides a novel acupuncture box which comprises a shell provided with an openable cover plate, a first vertical partition plate and a second vertical partition plate are arranged in the shell at intervals to form a disinfection area, an acupuncture needle placing area and a waste collecting area, and a feeding hopper is arranged on the waste collecting area; an electromagnet is arranged below the feeding hopper, linear modules are arranged on the inner walls of the second vertical partition plate and the shell, and sliding blocks of the two linear modules are connected with the two ends of the electromagnet; a third vertical partition plate is arranged between the second vertical partition plate and the shell, an acupuncture needle collecting area and a disinfection consumable collecting area are formed, and the outlet end of the feeding hopper faces the disinfection consumable collecting area. In a working state, the linear module can drive the electromagnet to move to the acupuncture needle collecting area, and waste acupuncture needles can fall into the acupuncture needle collecting area after power failure. Therefore, the novel acupuncture and moxibustion box integrates the functions of sorting and sterilizing consumables and acupuncture and moxibustion needles.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of acupuncture boxes, in particular to a novel acupuncture box. Background Art

[0002] During acupuncture, disposable needles are typically disinfected with alcohol swabs. After the needles are removed, they are discarded. Finally, iodine is applied to the needle site to prevent infection. In other words, after completing an acupuncture session, the alcohol swabs, disposable needles, and iodine swabs are discarded.

[0003] Disposable acupuncture needles need to be placed in a sharps container and alcohol swabs need to be disposed of in a medical waste bin. This adds many steps and inconvenience to the acupuncture process. If disposable acupuncture needles and alcohol swabs are placed together, medical staff may be injured during sorting, which may lead to infection risks.

[0004] Therefore, a new type of acupuncture box is needed that can help medical staff collect waste during the acupuncture process. Utility Model Content

[0005] The content of this disclosure is intended to briefly introduce concepts that will be described in detail in the detailed description of the embodiments below. The content of this disclosure is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed technical solution, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solution.

[0006] The utility model provides a novel acupuncture box to solve the technical problems mentioned in the above background technology part.

[0007] The new acupuncture box of the utility model comprises a shell provided with an openable and closable cover, wherein a first vertical partition and a second vertical partition parallel to the width direction of the shell are arranged at intervals in the shell, thereby forming a disinfection area, an acupuncture needle placement area and a waste collection area, wherein:

[0008] The waste collection area is provided with a feed hopper; an electromagnet is movably provided below the feed hopper, and linear modules are horizontally provided on the second vertical partition and the inner wall of the shell, and the sliders of the two linear modules are connected to the two ends of the electromagnet;

[0009] A third vertical partition is provided between the second vertical partition and the shell along the length direction of the shell to form an acupuncture needle collection area and a disinfection consumables collection area, and the outlet end of the feed hopper faces the disinfection consumables collection area.

[0010] Optionally, connecting rods are provided at both ends of the electromagnet, and the connecting rods are also connected to the slider of the linear module.

[0011] Optionally, the linear module includes at least one of the following: a ball screw linear module, a synchronous belt linear module, and a linear motor linear module.

[0012] Optionally, a sensor is provided at the bottom of the section of the feeding hopper located in the acupuncture needle collection area. When the sensor detects that the electromagnet passes by, the linear module stops and the electromagnet is powered off.

[0013] Optionally, the sensor includes at least one of the following: a photoelectric switch, a laser sensor, and an infrared sensor.

[0014] Optionally, the acupuncture needle collection area and the disinfection consumables collection area are both provided with a slidable collection box, and the collection box is provided with a handle.

[0015] Optionally, the disinfection area is provided with a first transverse partition to separate the disinfection area into two layers, an upper layer and an lower layer; the upper layer of the disinfection area is divided into an alcohol disinfection area and an iodine disinfection area by a fourth vertical partition.

[0016] Optionally, a slidable first placement box is provided on the lower layer of the disinfection area, and the first placement box is used for placing alcohol and iodine tincture.

[0017] Optionally, the acupuncture needle placement area is provided with a second transverse partition to separate the acupuncture needle placement area into two layers, the upper layer of the acupuncture needle placement area includes a plurality of grid areas, and each grid area is used to place acupuncture needles of corresponding models.

[0018] Optionally, the lower layer of the acupuncture needle placement area is provided with a fifth vertical partition parallel to the length direction of the shell, which separates the lower layer of the acupuncture needle placement area into a tool placement area and a module placement area, and the tool placement area is slidably provided with a second placement box.

[0019] The above embodiments of the present invention have the following beneficial effects: through the new acupuncture box of some embodiments of the present invention, in the working state, the disinfection consumables enter the disinfection consumables collection area from the feeding hopper, thereby realizing the collection of the disinfection consumables.

[0020] After discarded acupuncture needles enter the hopper, they are attracted by the electromagnet. Because the electromagnet is connected to a linear module at both ends, the linear module can drive the electromagnet to move to the acupuncture needle collection area, and after power failure, the discarded acupuncture needles can fall into the acupuncture needle collection area.

[0021] In this way, the new acupuncture box integrates the functions of collecting disinfection consumables and acupuncture needles, preventing medical staff from discarding them in different locations during acupuncture, thereby improving acupuncture efficiency. At the same time, the new acupuncture box can also collect disinfection consumables and acupuncture needles separately, avoiding the risk of infection from being pricked when sorting waste. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the novel acupuncture box of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a waste collection area of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment of the waste collection area of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the disinfection area and acupuncture needle placement area of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of another embodiment of the disinfection area and acupuncture needle placement area of the present invention.

[0028] Description of reference numerals:

[0029] 1: housing; 11: cover;

[0030] 21: first vertical partition; 22: second vertical partition; 23: third vertical partition; 24: fourth vertical partition; 25: fifth vertical partition; 26: horizontal and vertical partitions;

[0031] 31: first transverse diaphragm; 32: second transverse diaphragm;

[0032] 41: Feeding hopper; 42: Electromagnet; 43: Linear module; 44: Connecting rod;

[0033] 5: Collection box;

[0034] 61: first placement box; 62: second placement box;

[0035] 71: Tray. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions of the present invention in conjunction with the embodiments. Obviously, the embodiments described are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating directions or positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0038] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features. In the description of the present utility model, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. In addition, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be a communication between the two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with embodiments.

[0040] First see Figure 1 , Figure 1 FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the new acupuncture box of the present utility model. Figure 1 As shown, the novel acupuncture box comprises a shell 1 having a bottom and an opening at the top. The shape of the shell 1 is not limited and can be square or rectangular, and those skilled in the art can adjust it according to actual conditions. Figure 1A rectangular shape is used as an example, and the following description will be based on the rectangle. A retractable cover 11 can be provided at the upper end of the housing 1. The cover 11 can be pivotally connected to the housing 1 via a hinge, allowing the cover 11 to be snapped onto the housing 1. Furthermore, locks can be provided on the cover 11 and the housing 1 to secure the cover 11 and the housing 1, making it easier to carry.

[0041] Continue reading Figure 1 , along the length direction of the housing 1 ( Figure 1 The first vertical partition 21 and the second vertical partition 22 are inserted at intervals in the left and right directions (shown in the left and right directions). The arrangement direction of the first vertical partition 21 and the second vertical partition 22 is in the same direction as the width direction of the housing 1 ( Figure 1 Thus, a disinfection area, an acupuncture needle placement area, and a waste collection area are formed in sequence from left to right in the housing 1.

[0042] See next Figure 2 and Figure 3 And continue to read Figure 1 , Figure 2 This is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a waste collection area of the present utility model; Figure 3 FIG. 1 is a structural diagram of another embodiment of the waste collection area of the present invention. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a feed hopper 41 is provided at the upper end of the waste collection area for transferring waste to the bottom of the waste collection area. The waste includes cotton balls or cotton swabs for disinfection, packaging of acupuncture needles, and acupuncture needles.

[0043] The cross section of the feeding hopper 41 is from top to bottom ( Figure 1 At the same time, the outlet end of the feed hopper 41 is arranged toward the end of the waste collection area close to the cover plate 11. In this way, the bottom plate of the material hopper away from the cover plate 11 has a larger slope, which facilitates the waste to fall smoothly into the waste collection area.

[0044] An electromagnet 42 is provided below the feed hopper 41. The electromagnet 42 can reciprocate along the width direction of the housing 1. The upper end surface of the electromagnet 42 is close to the bottom of the outlet end of the feed hopper 41. Specifically, on the left and right sides of the electromagnet 42 ( Figure 2 Connecting rods 44 are connected to both ends of the second vertical partition 22 (in the direction of the center), and the two connecting rods 44 are also fixedly connected to the sliders of two linear modules 43 fixed to the second vertical partition 22 and the inner wall of the housing 1. The two linear modules 43 are arranged along the width of the housing 1. As an example, the electromagnet 42 can be a bar-shaped electromagnet 42, and the linear module 43 can include but is not limited to one of the following: a ball screw linear module, a synchronous belt linear module, or a linear motor linear module.

[0045] Furthermore, the waste collection area is provided with a third vertical partition 23, which is arranged parallel to the length of the housing 1. The upper end of the third vertical partition 23 is lower than the lower end of the electromagnet 42 to prevent interference with the electromagnet 42. Thus, the third vertical partition 23 separates the waste collection area into an acupuncture needle collection area and a disinfection consumables collection area. The disinfection consumables collection area is located below the outlet end of the feed hopper 41.

[0046] In actual operation, the electromagnet 42 moves to the side of the outlet of the feed hopper 41 near the cover 11. When cotton balls or acupuncture needles slide down the bottom plate of the feed hopper 41, they collide with the electromagnet 42 under the action of gravity. The electromagnet 42 blocks the cotton balls, causing the waste to fall into the disinfection consumables collection area. The electromagnet 42 also attracts the acupuncture needles, causing them to be attracted to the electromagnet.

[0047] Next, the linear module 43 drives the electromagnet 42 to move toward the acupuncture needle collection area. After reaching the top of the acupuncture needle collection area, the linear module 43 stops working and the electromagnet 42 is powered off, causing the acupuncture needles to fall into the acupuncture needle collection area. Thus, it is possible to collect acupuncture needles and cotton balls at the same time, eliminating the need for medical staff to discard waste in two locations. In addition, it is also possible to separate acupuncture needles and cotton balls to avoid infection during sorting. Those skilled in the art can determine the current size of the electromagnet 42 through repeated experiments, so that multiple acupuncture needles can be stably adsorbed to prevent the acupuncture needles from falling into the disinfection consumables collection area.

[0048] In order to determine whether the electromagnet 42 reaches above the acupuncture needle collection area, it can be determined by controlling the moving distance of the slider of the linear module 43. A sensor can also be set at the bottom of the feed hopper 41 above the acupuncture needle collection area to monitor the position of the electromagnet 42. The above-mentioned sensor can be a photoelectric switch, a laser sensor, or an infrared sensor. The new acupuncture box can also include a controller that is communicatively connected to the sensor, the electromagnet 42, and the linear module 43. Taking the laser sensor as an example, when the laser sensor detects that the laser is blocked, indicating that the electromagnet 42 has passed, the monitoring signal is transmitted to the controller, and the controller controls the linear module 43 to stop working and disconnect the current of the electromagnet 42. As an example, the above-mentioned controller can be a single-chip microcomputer, a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), etc. Those skilled in the art can make a choice according to actual conditions.

[0049] The electromagnet 42 requires a cable to be energized, and the cable can be placed in a cable chain so that the cable will not become tangled when the electromagnet 42 is moving.

[0050] Re-read Figure 1In order to facilitate the removal of the acupuncture needles and cotton balls, the acupuncture needle collection area and the disinfection consumables collection area are both provided with a slidable collection box 5, which is provided with a handle. After the acupuncture is completed, the medical staff can pull out the collection box 5 by the handle and sort it.

[0051] See also Figure 4 and Figure 5 And continue to read Figure 1 , Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the disinfection area and acupuncture needle placement area of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of another embodiment of the disinfection area and acupuncture needle placement area of the utility model. Figure 1 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the above-mentioned disinfection area is provided with a first transverse partition 31, thereby dividing the disinfection area into an upper and lower layer. A fourth vertical partition 24 can be arranged at intervals on the first transverse partition 31, and the fourth vertical partition 24 can be parallel to the length direction of the shell 1. Thus, the upper layer of the disinfection area is divided into an alcohol disinfection area and an iodine disinfection area. Two trays 71 can be placed in the above-mentioned alcohol disinfection area and iodine disinfection area to hold alcohol and iodine respectively. Figure 4 As shown, the number of the fourth vertical partitions 24 can be two, and the third grid can be used to place cotton balls or cotton swabs. Those skilled in the art can adjust this according to actual conditions. The depth of the first horizontal partition 31 can be determined based on the height of the tray 71.

[0052] A first placement box 61 may be slidably provided on the lower layer of the disinfection area. The first placement box 61 is used for placing bottled alcohol and iodine tincture.

[0053] Continue to participate Figure 1 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 The acupuncture needle placement area is equipped with a second transverse partition 32, thereby dividing the acupuncture needle placement area into two upper and lower levels. The upper level of the acupuncture needle placement area can be formed into multiple compartments by installing transverse and longitudinal partitions 26. Each compartment can accommodate acupuncture needles of different specifications. The depth of the second transverse partition 32 can be adjusted according to the space required for the acupuncture needles.

[0054] It should be noted that the acupuncture needles placed in the acupuncture needle placement area are disposable acupuncture needles, which need to be unpacked and disinfected before use and discarded after removal.

[0055] A fifth vertical partition 25, parallel to the length of the housing 1, is provided below the acupuncture needle placement area, dividing it into a tool placement area and a module placement area. The tool placement area can be located away from the cover 11, while the module placement area is located closer to the cover 11. A second placement box 62 is slidably mounted in the tool placement area, which can hold tools such as tweezers. The module placement area can accommodate batteries, a controller, and other items. An external power plug can also be located on the back of the housing 1.

[0056] It should be noted that the two collection boxes, the first placement box, and the second placement box can be slidably connected to corresponding positions via drawer slide rails. Locks can also be provided on the two collection boxes, the first placement box, and the second placement box.

[0057] The utility model is capable of integrating bottled alcohol, iodine tincture, acupuncture tools, the tray 71 for soaking cotton balls, and acupuncture needles into the novel acupuncture box by providing a first placement box 61, a second placement box 62, a tray 71, and multiple compartments, so that there is no need to look for items in other places during acupuncture, thereby improving the efficiency of acupuncture.

[0058] Furthermore, waste items generated during acupuncture, such as cotton balls, cotton swabs, needle packaging, and needles, are all deposited into the inlet hopper 41, eliminating the need for multiple disposal locations during acupuncture, thereby improving acupuncture efficiency. Furthermore, the electromagnet 42 and linear module 43 separate the needles from other waste, saving sorting time and reducing the risk of infection from injuries during waste sorting.

[0059] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the above embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A new type of acupuncture box, characterized in that: The invention comprises a shell provided with an openable cover, wherein a first vertical partition and a second vertical partition parallel to the width direction of the shell are provided at intervals in the shell, thereby forming a disinfection area, an acupuncture needle placement area and a waste collection area, wherein: The waste collection area is provided with a feed hopper; an electromagnet is movably provided below the feed hopper, and linear modules are horizontally provided on the second vertical partition and the inner wall of the shell, and the sliders of the two linear modules are connected to the two ends of the electromagnet; A third vertical partition is provided between the second vertical partition and the shell along the length direction of the shell, forming an acupuncture needle collection area and a disinfection consumables collection area, and the outlet end of the feed hopper faces the disinfection consumables collection area; A sensor is provided at the bottom of the section of the feeding hopper located in the acupuncture needle collecting area. When the sensor detects that the electromagnet passes by, the linear module stops and the electromagnet is powered off.

2. The new acupuncture box according to claim 1 is characterized in that: Both ends of the electromagnet are provided with connecting rods, and the connecting rods are also connected to the sliders of the linear module.

3. The new acupuncture box according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The linear module includes at least one of the following: a ball screw linear module, a synchronous belt linear module, and a linear motor linear module.

4. The novel acupuncture box according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The sensor includes at least one of the following: a photoelectric switch, a laser sensor, and an infrared sensor.

5. The novel acupuncture box according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The acupuncture needle collection area and the disinfection consumables collection area are both provided with a slidable collection box, and the collection box is provided with a handle.

6. The novel acupuncture box according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The disinfection area is provided with a first transverse partition, which divides the disinfection area into two layers, an upper layer and an lower layer; the upper layer of the disinfection area is divided into an alcohol disinfection area and an iodine disinfection area by a fourth vertical partition.

7. The novel acupuncture box according to claim 6 is characterized in that: A slidable first placement box is provided on the lower layer of the disinfection area. The first placement box is used for placing alcohol and iodine tincture.

8. The novel acupuncture box according to claim 1 is characterized in that: The acupuncture needle placement area is provided with a second transverse partition, which divides the acupuncture needle placement area into two layers, the upper layer of the acupuncture needle placement area includes multiple grid areas, and each grid area is used to place acupuncture needles of corresponding models.

9. The novel acupuncture box according to claim 8, characterized in that: The lower layer of the acupuncture needle placement area is provided with a fifth vertical partition parallel to the length direction of the shell, which divides the lower layer of the acupuncture needle placement area into a tool placement area and a module placement area. The tool placement area is slidably provided with a second placement box.

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