Acupuncture box
By introducing multiple placement areas and drying components into the acupuncture box, the problem of cross-contamination caused by mixed storage of acupuncture needles is solved, enabling the dry storage and classified management of acupuncture needles and improving the safety of use.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422943094.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-01
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-31
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing acupuncture boxes lack partitioning design, resulting in the mixing of used and unused acupuncture needles, which may lead to cross-contamination.
An acupuncture box with multiple placement areas was designed, comprising a base, a syringe, an end cap, a limiting ring, a needle holder, and a drying component. The acupuncture needles are suspended and stored by the limiting ring and the needle holder, water stains are collected by the liquid storage space, and the acupuncture needles are heated and dried by the drying component. The areas are separated to distinguish the acupuncture needles in use.
This method enables the dry storage of acupuncture needles, reduces the risk of cross-contamination, facilitates categorized storage and retrieval, and improves the hygiene and safety of acupuncture needles.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to an acupuncture box. Background Technology
[0002] Acupuncture needles typically consist of a needle tip and a handle. The needle tip is smooth, while the handle is often threaded. They are used in traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture treatment. Common length specifications include: 13mm (half an inch), 25mm (one inch), 40mm (one and a half inches), 50mm (two inches), 60mm (two and a half inches), and 75mm (three inches); common thickness specifications include: 0.22mm, 0.25mm, 0.30mm, and 0.35mm. The box used to store acupuncture needles is called an acupuncture box.
[0003] Commercially available acupuncture boxes are generally simple boxes with end caps, lacking internal compartments or partitions. When storing, all acupuncture needles are simply placed inside. After acupuncture treatment, the used needles are simply disinfected and returned to the box. This direct mixing of used and unused needles can lead to cross-contamination. Therefore, we offer an acupuncture box solution. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] To address the aforementioned problems in the prior art, this utility model provides an acupuncture box with multiple placement areas to facilitate the separation of used and unused acupuncture needles.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0008] An acupuncture box includes a base, a syringe, and an end cap. The end cap and the base are snapped onto both ends of the syringe. A limiting ring is connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the syringe, and a needle holder for holding acupuncture needles is snapped onto the top of the limiting ring. A drying component is provided inside the end cap, and the drying component extends to the middle of the needle holder for drying the acupuncture needles. A hollow cylinder is connected to the middle of the base. After the syringe is snapped onto the base, the hollow cylinder abuts against the bottom of the needle holder, and the hollow cylinder and the inner wall of the base form a liquid storage space.
[0009] The top and bottom of the syringe sidewall are provided with locking protrusions, and the inner walls of the end cap and base have grooves that match the locking protrusions.
[0010] The needle holder includes a conical support plate, on the top of which eight needle plates are fixedly mounted, and the sidewalls of the needle plates are provided with multiple needle clips.
[0011] The outer diameter of the conical support plate is smaller than the inner diameter of the syringe, and the outer diameter of the conical support plate is larger than the inner diameter of the limiting ring. Drainage holes are provided at the edge of the conical support plate.
[0012] The needle holder has a slot in the middle, the slot is C-shaped, and the diameter of the slot is larger than the needle body and smaller than the needle handle.
[0013] The drying assembly includes a cylindrical heating tube disposed in the middle of the end cap. A storage battery is disposed inside the end cap, and a power switch and a charging connector are disposed on the outer wall of the end cap. The cylindrical heating tube, the power switch, and the charging connector are electrically connected to the storage battery.
[0014] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By setting up a base, syringe, end cap, limiting ring, needle holder, and liquid storage space, when the base is assembled on the syringe, the sterilized or cleaned acupuncture needles can be suspended on the needle holder for storage. Water droplets on the surface of the acupuncture needles fall into the liquid storage space, preventing the needle tips from being soaked in water for a long time. When the end cap is assembled on the syringe, the cylindrical electric heating tube can heat and dry the needle holder after being powered on, ensuring the dryness inside the syringe and reducing the risk of bacterial growth. At the same time, the needle holder is divided into multiple areas by multiple needle plates, which can facilitate the classification and placement of needles by personnel, avoiding the mixing of used and unused acupuncture needles. In addition, the end cap can be inserted into the bottom of the base to lift the needle holder, which makes it convenient for users to retrieve the needles. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the syringe of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a top view of the syringe and needle holder of this utility model.
[0021] [Explanation of Labels in the Attached Image]
[0022] 1. Base; 2. Syringe; 3. End cap; 4. Limiting ring; 5. Needle holder; 51. Conical support plate; 52. Needle plate; 53. Needle holder; 54. Drain hole; 55. Slot; 6. Drying assembly; 61. Cylindrical heating element; 62. Battery; 63. Power switch; 64. Charging connector; 7. Hollow cylinder; 8. Locking protrusion. Detailed Implementation
[0023] To better explain and facilitate understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0024] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As shown, an acupuncture box of this utility model includes a base 1, a syringe 2, and an end cap 3. The end cap 3 and the base 1 can be snapped onto both ends of the syringe 2. A limiting ring 4 is connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the syringe 2. A needle holder 5 for carrying acupuncture needles is snapped onto the top of the limiting ring 4. A drying component 6 is provided inside the end cap 3. The drying component 6 extends to the middle of the needle holder 5 for drying the acupuncture needles. A hollow cylinder 7 is connected to the middle of the base 1. After the syringe 2 and the base 1 are snapped together, the hollow cylinder 7 abuts against the bottom of the needle holder 5. The hollow cylinder 7 and the inner wall of the base 1 form a liquid storage space. In actual implementation, the acupuncture needles are stored on the needle holder 5, and then the needle holder 5 is inserted into the syringe 2. When the needle holder 5 touches the limiting ring 4, the movement of the needle holder 5 is restricted, thus completing the installation of the needle holder 5. The water droplets from the acupuncture needles on the needle holder 5 will fall directly into the liquid storage space in the base 1. The advantage of setting the hollow cylinder 7 is that it can prevent water droplets from flowing out from the center and can also cooperate with the drying component 6. This can prevent the needle tip from being soaked in water droplets for a long time, reducing the risk of bacterial growth. At the same time, the drying component 6 can be installed on the top of the syringe 2, and the drying component 6 can dry the inside of the syringe 2 to ensure that the syringe 2 is dry.
[0025] Optionally, the top and bottom of the side wall of the syringe 2 are provided with locking protrusions 8, and the inner walls of the end cap 3 and the base 1 have grooves that fit the locking protrusions 8. In actual implementation, when the end cap 3 and the base 1 are snapped onto the syringe 2, the locking protrusions 8 will be embedded in the grooves, thus forming a fixed state. When disassembling, the end cap 3 and the base 1 can be separated by forcefully pulling them out, which is convenient for use.
[0026] Optionally, the needle holder 5 includes a conical support plate 51, with eight needle plates 52 fixedly mounted on the top of the conical support plate 51, and multiple needle clips 53 provided on the side walls of the needle plates 52. In actual implementation, the eight needle plates 52 divide the conical support plate 51 into multiple areas, which can be planned for different usage types, such as long needles, short needles, thick needles, thin needles, and used needles, thus avoiding needle type confusion and cross-contamination. The advantage of using the conical support plate 51 is that dripping water can slide from the center to the periphery and then drip into the base 1.
[0027] Optionally, the outer diameter of the conical support plate 51 is smaller than the inner diameter of the syringe 2, and the outer diameter of the conical support plate 51 is larger than the inner diameter of the limiting ring 4. A drainage hole 54 is provided at the edge of the conical support plate 51. In actual implementation, when water stains slide and accumulate to the periphery, they can be drained through the drainage hole 54, ensuring the surface of the acupuncture needle remains dry. The outer diameter of the conical support plate 51 is smaller than the inner diameter of the syringe 2, while its outer diameter is larger than the inner diameter of the limiting ring 4, facilitating its attachment to the limiting ring 4.
[0028] Optionally, the needle holder 53 has a slot 55 in the middle. The slot 55 is C-shaped, and its diameter is larger than the body of the acupuncture needle but smaller than the handle. In actual implementation, the acupuncture needle can be stored by inserting it into the slot 55 on the needle holder 53. When in use, the acupuncture needle can be pulled out by simply pulling it upwards. When inserting, the handle should be positioned at the top for easy access.
[0029] Optionally, the drying assembly 6 includes a cylindrical heating tube 61 disposed in the middle of the end cover 3, a storage battery 62 disposed inside the end cover 3, and a power switch 63 and a charging connector 64 disposed on the outer wall of the end cover 3. The cylindrical heating tube 61, the power switch 63 and the charging connector 64 are electrically connected to the storage battery 62 respectively. In actual implementation, the storage battery 62 is electrically connected to the cylindrical heating tube 61 through the power switch 63. When the cylindrical heating tube 61 needs to be opened for drying, the power switch is turned on on the outside to supply power to the cylindrical heating tube 61. At the same time, when the storage battery 62 is low on power, it can be charged by connecting the data cable through the charging connector 64 to ensure power supply. The advantage of setting up the storage battery 62 is that it is easy to move and use, and there is no need to keep the power cord plugged in. When the end cap 3 is assembled on the top of the syringe 2, it is used for drying and storage. When in use, the end cap 3 can also be inserted upward through the bottom of the base 1. When the cylindrical heating tube 61 is inserted into the hollow cylinder 7 and moves upward, it abuts against the conical support plate 51, and then the conical support plate 51 is lifted up, which makes it convenient for personnel to take out the acupuncture needles.
[0030] The above describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregularly shaped parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods for each part all adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding, which are mature technologies in the prior art. The machinery, parts, and equipment all adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connections adopt conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be detailed here.
[0031] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An acupuncture box, characterized in that: The device includes a base (1), a syringe (2), and an end cap (3). The end cap (3) and the base (1) can be snapped onto both ends of the syringe (2). A limiting ring (4) is connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the syringe (2). A needle holder (5) for carrying acupuncture needles is snapped onto the top of the limiting ring (4). A drying component (6) is provided inside the end cap (3). The drying component (6) extends to the middle of the needle holder (5) for drying acupuncture needles. A hollow cylinder (7) is connected to the middle of the base (1). After the syringe (2) and the base (1) are snapped together, the hollow cylinder (7) abuts against the bottom of the needle holder (5). The hollow cylinder (7) and the inner wall of the base (1) form a liquid storage space.
2. An acupuncture box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top and bottom of the side wall of the syringe (2) are provided with locking protrusions (8), and the inner walls of the end cap (3) and the base (1) have grooves that are adapted to the locking protrusions (8).
3. An acupuncture box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The needle holder (5) includes a conical support plate (51), and eight needle plates (52) are fixedly installed on the top of the conical support plate (51). Multiple needle clips (53) are provided on the side walls of the needle plates (52).
4. An acupuncture box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the conical support plate (51) is smaller than the inner diameter of the syringe (2), and the outer diameter of the conical support plate (51) is larger than the inner diameter of the limiting ring (4). A drainage hole (54) is provided at the edge of the conical support plate (51).
5. An acupuncture box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The needle holder (53) has a slot (55) in the middle. The slot (55) is C-shaped and the diameter of the slot (55) is larger than the needle body of the acupuncture needle and smaller than the needle handle of the acupuncture needle.
6. An acupuncture box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drying assembly (6) includes a cylindrical heating tube (61) disposed in the middle of the end cover (3). A storage battery (62) is disposed inside the end cover (3). A power switch (63) and a charging connector (64) are disposed on the outer wall of the end cover (3). The cylindrical heating tube (61), the power switch (63) and the charging connector (64) are electrically connected to the storage battery (62).