Moxibustion and cupping integrated physiotherapy instrument

Abstract

The moxibustion and cupping integrated physiotherapy instrument comprises a base and a lower cup body detachably connected with the base, a battery, a control circuit board, a moxa stick driving device and an air pump are arranged in the base, and the moxa stick driving device and the air pump are electrically connected with the control circuit board; an exhaust port is formed in the base, and an air outlet of the air pump is communicated with the exhaust port; a driving hole and an extraction opening are formed in the bottom of the base, and the driving end of the moxa stick driving device extends out of the driving hole and then is fixedly connected with the moxa stick fixing frame; a cupping function area is formed between the moxa stick fixing frame and the lower cup body, and the cupping function area is communicated with an air inlet of the air pump through the extraction opening; the lower cup body is further provided with an air inlet, an electromagnetic valve is arranged at the air inlet, the electromagnetic valve is electrically connected with the control circuit board, and the air inlet is communicated with the cupping function area.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine physiotherapy, specifically to an integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device. Background Technology

[0002] One of the foundations of physiotherapy devices is traditional moxibustion therapy. As an important component of external treatment methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine, its mechanism is mainly based on the warm stimulation generated by burning mugwort. Through burning or warming mugwort wool or other medicinal substances on acupoints on the body surface, it achieves the effects of warming the meridians and dispelling cold, resolving stagnation and nodules, and improving the body's immune function. The effective components in mugwort are released during the burning process and enter the body's meridian system through heat conduction, promoting blood circulation and regulating organ function, thereby achieving the purpose of preventing and treating diseases. Moxibustion therapy is widely used in the treatment of various diseases such as cervical spondylosis, lumbar disc herniation, arthritis, abdominal pain, diarrhea, stroke, and hemiplegia, with significant efficacy and is highly welcomed by patients.

[0003] Cupping therapy, a fundamental technique in physiotherapy, is also a traditional Chinese medicine treatment. It uses negative pressure to adhere the cups to the skin, causing local congestion and bruising, thereby promoting qi circulation, relieving pain, dispelling wind and cold, regulating the balance of internal organs, and invigorating blood circulation. Modern medicine believes that cupping can cause the rupture of capillaries in the skin, producing histamine and histamine-like substances. These substances are delivered throughout the body, stimulating organ function and enhancing the body's disease resistance. Simultaneously, cupping can promote local vasodilation, accelerate metabolism and blood circulation, promote lymphatic circulation and gastrointestinal motility, accelerate the elimination of metabolic waste products from muscles and organs, and regulate the nervous system.

[0004] Combining moxibustion and cupping therapy can fully leverage the advantages of both, achieving synergistic effects. The warmth of moxibustion opens pores, allowing medication and heat to penetrate the body more easily, while the negative pressure of cupping further promotes local blood circulation, accelerating drug absorption and the elimination of metabolic waste. Using them together not only more quickly dispels cold and dampness from the body but also more effectively unblocks meridians, promotes blood circulation, and improves therapeutic efficacy. Currently, there are integrated physiotherapy devices that can simultaneously perform moxibustion and cupping, such as CN113648217A. However, in this integrated moxibustion and cupping physiotherapy device, the moxibustion area is located above the cupping area, far from the skin, making it difficult for the medicinal properties to penetrate the acupoints.

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, people have been seeking an ideal technological solution. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing an integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device with the moxibustion area and cupping functional area set inside and outside the moxibustion area, allowing the moxibustion area to be close to the skin and improving the therapeutic effect.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: an integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device, comprising a base and a lower cup body detachably connected to the base, wherein a battery, a control circuit board, a moxa stick driving device and an air pump are provided inside the base, and the moxa stick driving device and the air pump are electrically connected to the control circuit board respectively; an exhaust port is provided on the base, and the air outlet of the air pump is connected to the exhaust port.

[0008] The bottom of the base is provided with a drive hole and an air extraction port. The drive end of the moxa stick drive device extends out of the drive hole and is fixedly connected to the moxa stick fixing frame.

[0009] The moxa stick holder and the lower canister form a cupping functional area, which is connected to the air inlet of the air pump through the air extraction port.

[0010] The lower tank is also provided with an air inlet, and an electromagnetic valve is provided at the air inlet. The electromagnetic valve is electrically connected to the control circuit board, and the air inlet is connected to the cupping function area.

[0011] Preferably, the moxa stick driving device is a central crank-slider mechanism consisting of a crank, a connecting rod, and a slider. The crank is connected to a power device, the connecting rod is connected to the crank and the slider respectively, and the slider, as the driving end of the moxa stick driving device, is sleeved in the driving hole and can slide relative to the driving hole under the guidance of the driving hole.

[0012] Preferably, the moxa stick holder includes a moxa stick cavity fixedly connected to the slider and a plurality of moxa stick insertion pins with one end disposed on the base of the moxa stick cavity, the other end of the moxa stick insertion pins being a pointed tip.

[0013] Preferably, a filter screen is detachably provided at the front end of the moxa stick holder.

[0014] Preferably, a heat insulation ring is provided on the outside of the moxa stick fixing frame, and several temperature sensors are provided inside the heat insulation ring near the opening of the lower tank. The temperature sensors are connected to the control circuit board.

[0015] This utility model has substantial features and advancements compared to existing technologies. Specifically, it integrates the control circuit board, moxa stick drive device, and air pump within the base. The drive end of the moxa stick drive device extends out of the base and is fixedly connected to the moxa stick holder. A lower cupping jar is then placed on the outside of the moxa stick holder, forming a cupping functional area between the outside of the holder and the jar. This creates a structure where the moxibustion area and cupping functional area are positioned inside and outside the body, ensuring the moxa stick stays close to the skin during moxibustion, improving the skin's absorption of the medication and thus enhancing the therapeutic effect. The filter screen at the front end of the moxa stick holder prevents combustion products from falling onto the skin, and its detachable installation facilitates moxa stick replacement. Furthermore, the heat insulation ring prevents the heat generated by the burning moxa stick from dissipating too quickly into the external environment, extending the moxibustion time. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a front view of the integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the H-section of the integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of section I of the integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device.

[0019] Figure 4 A top view of the integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the base of the integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device after removing the side walls and bottom.

[0021] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the base of the integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device without the sealing cover;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a 3D diagram of an integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Crank; 3. Connecting rod; 4. Slider; 5. Lower tank; 6. Moxa stick; 7. Filter screen; 8. Control circuit board; 9. Battery; 10. Air pump; 11. Solenoid valve; 12. Power switch; 13. Sealing cover; 14. Temperature sensor; 15. Single-axis servo motor; 16. Moxa stick chamber; 17. Heat insulation ring; 18. Rubber ring. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments.

[0025] This embodiment provides an integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device, such as... Figure 1-7As shown, the device includes a base 1 and a lower tank 5 detachably connected to the base 1. The base 1 houses a battery 9, a control circuit board 2, an moxa stick drive device, and an air pump 10. The moxa stick drive device and the air pump 10 are electrically connected to the control circuit board 2. An exhaust port is provided on the base 1, and the air outlet of the air pump 10 communicates with the exhaust port. Preferably, the exhaust port is located on the side wall of the base 1, and the top of the base 1 is a sealing cover 13.

[0026] The base 1 has a drive hole and an air extraction port at its bottom. The drive end of the moxa stick drive device extends out of the drive hole and is fixedly connected to the moxa stick 6.

[0027] The moxa stick holder and the lower canister 5 form a cupping functional area, which is connected to the air inlet of the air pump 10 through the air extraction port.

[0028] The lower tank 5 is also provided with an air inlet, and a solenoid valve 11 is provided at the air inlet. The solenoid valve 11 is electrically connected to the control circuit board 2, and the air inlet is connected to the cupping function area.

[0029] In one embodiment, the moxa stick driving device is a concentric crank-slider mechanism consisting of a crank 2, a connecting rod 3, and a slider 4. The crank 2 is connected to a power device, preferably a single-axis servo motor 15. The connecting rod 3 is connected to the crank 2 and the slider 4 respectively. The slider 4 serves as the driving end of the moxa stick driving device and is sleeved in the driving hole, and can slide relative to the driving hole under the guidance of the driving hole.

[0030] It is understood that the orientation line of the rotating joint center of the slider 4 in the crank-slider mechanism passes through the rotation center of the crank 2. In use, the single-axis servo motor 15 is rotated via the control circuit board 2, driving the crank 2 to rotate. The rotation of the crank 2 controls the slider 4 to move slowly within a certain range, maintaining a certain distance between the moxa stick 6 and the skin for continuous heating, achieving the effects of warming the meridians, dispelling cold and dampness. By rapidly changing the movement speed and direction of the slider 4, the moxa stick produces a slight, pecking-like impact and intermittent heating on the skin, enhancing the therapeutic effect and stimulation. Furthermore, by adjusting the rotation angle and speed of the single-axis servo motor 15, the vertical movement distance and speed of the moxa stick 6 can be precisely controlled, thus simulating techniques such as suspended moxibustion and pecking moxibustion in traditional moxibustion therapy. In this mechanism, the movement range of the lowest point of the moxa stick 6 from the skin is 10-30mm.

[0031] Compared with other drive structures, the self-aligning crank-slider mechanism is compact, moves smoothly, and can achieve complex trajectory motion, making it very suitable for applications requiring precise control of motion trajectory.

[0032] It is understandable that, in practice, lead screw connections or other methods can be used, and it is not necessarily limited to a centering crank-slider mechanism.

[0033] In one embodiment, the moxa stick holder includes a moxa stick cavity 16 fixedly connected to the slider 4 and a plurality of moxa stick needles with one end disposed at the bottom of the moxa stick cavity 16, the other end of each moxa stick needle being a pointed tip. During use, a corresponding number of moxa sticks 6 can be installed onto the moxa stick needles according to the acupoints and locations to be treated. Furthermore, the pointed tips of the moxa stick needles are provided with barbs to facilitate fixing the moxa sticks.

[0034] In one embodiment, a filter 7 is detachably provided at the front end of the moxa stick cavity 16. Preferably, the filter 7 is a metal filter and is located at the front end of the moxa stick holder to prevent the combustion products of the moxa stick from falling onto the skin, ensuring safety during the physiotherapy process. Furthermore, since the filter 7 and the moxa stick holder are detachable, it facilitates the installation and replacement of the moxa stick.

[0035] During moxibustion, the heat generated by the burning moxa stick is crucial to the therapeutic effect. If the heat dissipates too quickly, it will affect the effectiveness of the moxibustion. To address this issue, a heat insulation ring 17 is provided on the outer side of the moxa stick holder. Several temperature sensors 14 are installed inside the heat insulation ring 17 near the opening of the lower canister 5, and the temperature sensors 14 are connected to the control circuit board 2.

[0036] As can be seen, the heat insulation ring 17 serves as a transition area between the moxibustion area and the cupping area. Its main function is to prevent heat from spreading outwards too quickly, thus preventing the operator from being burned from the outside, and also to keep the acupoints warm. The temperature sensor 14 can collect the real-time temperature of the skin during moxibustion, so that the control circuit board 2 can control the movement of the crank-slider mechanism according to the skin temperature, thereby adjusting the distance between the moxa stick 6 and the skin to prevent the patient from being burned due to excessively high temperature or to achieve the desired moxibustion effect due to excessively low temperature.

[0037] Furthermore, the heat insulation ring 17 and the moxa stick cavity of the moxa stick fixing frame are spaced apart, and the moxa stick fixing frame is provided with a ventilation opening to ensure stable combustion of the moxa stick in the middle; and the moxa stick cavity 16 is relatively large, thereby ensuring sufficient space to fix the moxa stick 6.

[0038] It should be noted that the distance between the moxa stick 6 and the skin is adjusted based on the temperature collected by the temperature sensor 14 using existing technology, such as the PID negative feedback control algorithm, which will not be explained in detail here.

[0039] In one embodiment, the lower cupping body 5 is a main component of the cupping functional area and is connected to the base 1 by a spiral. During use, the lower cupping body 5 of different sizes can be replaced according to the area to adapt to the skin of different areas. For example, a small lower cupping body 5 is used for the arm area, and a large lower cupping body 5 is used for the back area.

[0040] Furthermore, the air pump 10 is the power source for the cupping functional area, responsible for generating a negative pressure environment. The solenoid valve 11 controls the connection between the cupping functional area and the external environment, achieving precise control of the cupping process. When the solenoid valve 11 is open, the cupping functional area is connected to the external environment, and the negative pressure environment disappears; when the solenoid valve 11 is closed, a negative pressure environment is formed and maintained.

[0041] When cupping is needed, the solenoid valve 11 is closed, thereby closing the air inlet; the air pump 10 is controlled to work, and the air in the cupping functional area is discharged sequentially from the cupping functional area, the air extraction port, the air pump 10 and the exhaust port, so that the internal pressure of the cupping functional area is lower than that of the external atmosphere, thereby adhering to the human skin.

[0042] When the cupping is finished and the physiotherapy device needs to be removed, the solenoid valve 11 is opened, and outside air enters the cupping functional area, so that the internal environment of the cupping functional area is restored to the same as the external atmospheric pressure, thereby removing the physiotherapy device.

[0043] Furthermore, a pressure sensor is also installed in the cupping area to monitor the negative pressure state in the cupping area in real time. It can convert the detected pressure value into an electrical signal or other form of signal output, which the control circuit board 2 uses to adjust the operation of the air pump 10.

[0044] It should be noted that the part of the lower can 5 that contacts the skin is also fixed with a rubber ring 18 to enhance the airtightness of the can.

[0045] Furthermore, the control circuit board 2 is fixed to the side wall of the base 1 by two cylinders with openings at the top; the outer wall of the base 1 is provided with holes for placing the power charging cable and the power switch 12; in addition, in the specific implementation, a fixing slot is designed according to the actual size of the servo motor, air pump 10, solenoid valve 11 and battery 9, which can fix the above hardware in the corresponding area of ​​the base 1.

[0046] Alternatively, a communication module can be provided. The control circuit board 2 communicates with a smartphone through the communication module. The smartphone has a corresponding mini-program that allows for scientific and precise moxibustion by setting parameters such as temperature, time, mode, and distance. This makes it easy for users to use and effectively saves manpower and resources.

[0047] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it; although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the specific implementation of this utility model or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the spirit of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications and substitutions should be covered within the scope of the technical solution claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. An integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device, characterized in that, The device includes a base and a lower tank detachably connected to the base. The base contains a battery, a control circuit board, an moxa stick drive device, and an air pump. The moxa stick drive device and the air pump are electrically connected to the control circuit board. The base has an exhaust port, and the air outlet of the air pump is connected to the exhaust port. The bottom of the base is provided with a drive hole and an air extraction port. The drive end of the moxa stick drive device extends out of the drive hole and is fixedly connected to the moxa stick fixing frame. The moxa stick holder and the lower canister form a cupping functional area, which is connected to the air inlet of the air pump through the air extraction port. The lower tank is also provided with an air inlet, and an electromagnetic valve is provided at the air inlet. The electromagnetic valve is electrically connected to the control circuit board, and the air inlet is connected to the cupping function area.

2. The integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moxa stick driving device is a central crank-slider mechanism consisting of a crank, a connecting rod, and a slider. The crank is connected to a power device, and the connecting rod is connected to both the crank and the slider. The slider serves as the driving end of the moxa stick driving device and is fitted inside the driving hole, allowing it to slide relative to the driving hole under its guidance.

3. The integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The moxa stick holder includes a moxa stick cavity fixedly connected to the slider and a plurality of moxa stick insertion pins with one end disposed on the base of the moxa stick cavity, the other end of the moxa stick insertion pins being a pointed tip.

4. The integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front end of the moxa stick holder can also be detachably equipped with a filter screen.

5. The integrated moxibustion and cupping therapy device according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: A heat insulation ring is also provided on the outside of the moxa stick fixing frame. Several temperature sensors are provided inside the heat insulation ring near the opening of the lower tank. The temperature sensors are connected to the control circuit board.

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