Percutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a percutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device, which comprises a glove, a pulse generating device, a plurality of conductive contact pins and a plurality of electrical stimulation pieces, each electrical stimulation piece comprises an electrical stimulation part, a plugging part and a conduction part, the electrical stimulation parts are positioned in the glove and are used for fitting electrical stimulation acupoints, the plugging parts are positioned outside the glove and are used for plugging the conductive contact pins, and the conduction parts are used for conducting the conductive contact pins. The conduction part penetrates through the glove and is respectively connected with the electrical stimulation part and the insertion part, the conductive contact pins are in one-to-one correspondence with the electrical stimulation parts, one ends of the conductive contact pins are electrically connected with the pulse generation device through wires, and the other ends are inserted into the insertion part and are electrically connected with the conduction part. The medical device is convenient to use and store, and selection of stimulation parts can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of physiotherapy device technology, and in particular to a transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device. Background Technology

[0002] Transcutaneous Electrical Acupoint Stimulation (TEAS) is a treatment method that combines traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture theory with modern biomedical technology. It involves directly attaching electrode pads to the skin surface and using low-frequency currents to stimulate specific acupoints to regulate bodily functions, relieve symptoms, and treat diseases. TEAS has become an increasingly popular alternative therapy due to its non-invasive nature, ease of operation, and wide range of indications.

[0003] For example, Chinese utility model patent CN214074719U discloses a transcutaneous acupoint electrostimulation device. This device includes a pulse generator, multiple wires, and multiple transcutaneous patches, with the two ends of the wires connected to the pulse generator and the transcutaneous patches, respectively. This type of transcutaneous acupoint electrostimulation device is relatively cumbersome to use, requiring the transcutaneous patches to be individually applied to the corresponding acupoints. Furthermore, the transcutaneous patches rely primarily on an adhesive layer to adhere to the skin surface; after use, the adhesive layer loses its stickiness, making it unusable or requiring replacement before reuse. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a convenient transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution proposed by this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device,

[0007] It includes a glove, a pulse generator, several conductive pins, and several electrical stimulation devices. The glove is connected to several electrical stimulation devices, each of which includes an electrical stimulation part, a plug-in part, and a conductive part. The electrical stimulation part is located inside the glove and is used to fit the acupoints for electrical stimulation. The plug-in part is located outside the glove and is used to plug in the conductive pins. The conductive part passes through the glove and is connected to both the electrical stimulation part and the plug-in part. One end of the conductive pin is electrically connected to the pulse generator via a wire, and the other end is used to insert into the plug-in part and electrically connect to the conductive part.

[0008] Preferably, several of the aforementioned electrical stimulation elements are located at the rear end of each finger seam of the glove, and the electrical stimulation part is used to fit the Baxie acupoint on the back of the hand.

[0009] Preferably, the conductive part and the electrical stimulation part are detachably connected, and / or the conductive part and the insertion part are detachably connected.

[0010] Preferably, the conductive part is threaded or snap-fitted to the electrical stimulation part, and / or the conductive part is threaded or snap-fitted to the insertion part.

[0011] Preferably, the plug portion extends along the length of the glove and has a plug hole with the plug facing the fingertips or wrist end of the glove.

[0012] Preferably, the surface of the electrical stimulation part that conforms to the acupoint is configured as an outwardly convex curved surface.

[0013] Preferably, the gloves are fingerless gloves.

[0014] Preferably, the glove is made of insulating material, and the electrical stimulation part and the conductive part are made of conductive material.

[0015] Preferably, the gloves are made of elastic rubber, silicone, or knitted fabric, and the electrical stimulation part and the conductive part are made of elastic conductive silicone.

[0016] Preferably, the plug portion is made of insulating material.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model by adopting the above technical solution are as follows: This utility model is easy to use. When using it, you only need to wear gloves on your hands to make each electrical stimulation device fit the designated acupoint. The electrical stimulation device adopts a plug-in design, which can realize the selection of stimulation acupoints and is also easy to store. The plug-in part of the electrical stimulation device is located outside the gloves, which is convenient for plugging in and helps to improve the tightness of the electrical stimulation device in contact with the back of the hand. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention (pulse generator and conductive pin are omitted).

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the sectional view along the AA direction.

[0020] Among them: 1. Glove; 2. Electrical stimulation device; 21. Electrical stimulation part; 22. Insertion part; 221. Insertion hole; 23. Conducting part. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0022] like Figure 1As shown, the transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device of this embodiment includes a glove 1, a pulse generator, a plurality of conductive pins, and a plurality of electrical stimulation elements 2. The glove 1 is connected to a plurality of electrical stimulation elements 2, each comprising an electrical stimulation part 21, a connector 22, and a conductive part 23. The electrical stimulation part 21 is located inside the glove 1, the connector 22 is located outside the glove 1, and the conductive part 23 penetrates the glove 1 and is connected to both the electrical stimulation part 21 and the connector 22. One end of each conductive pin is electrically connected to the pulse generator via a wire, and the other end is used to insert into the connector 22 and electrically connect to the conductive part 23.

[0023] In this embodiment, the electrical stimulation element 2 is snapped onto the glove 1, and the electrical stimulation element 2 and the glove 1 are detachably connected, facilitating the replacement and repair of damaged parts and reducing maintenance costs. Of course, in other preferred embodiments of this utility model, the electrical stimulation element 2 can also be molded into a single unit with the glove 1 through processes such as injection molding.

[0024] It is understandable that the glove 1 generally has a certain degree of elasticity, and the mounting hole on the glove 1 can be stretched and restored within a certain limit. Therefore, in a feasible option of this embodiment, the electrical stimulation element 2 is an integrally formed structure, and the electrical stimulation element 2 is installed on the glove 1 by inserting the electrical stimulation part 21 into and passing through the mounting hole on the glove 1.

[0025] Of course, in order to facilitate the installation of the electrical stimulation element 2 and to make it suitable for disassembly and assembly on the non-elastic glove 1, in other feasible options of this embodiment, the conductive part 23 is integrally formed with one of the electrical stimulation part 21 and the insertion part 22, and is threaded or snapped to the other, or the conductive part 23 is threaded or snapped to both the electrical stimulation part 21 and the insertion part 22.

[0026] Beneath the Baxie acupoints lie skin, subcutaneous tissue, and interosseous muscles, and are distributed the superficial branch of the radial nerve and the dorsal branch of the ulnar nerve. Stimulating the Baxie acupoints can excite the dorsal branches of the ulnar and radial nerves, aiming to induce excitation of the flexor muscle spindles on the affected side. This generates afferent impulses that enter the spinal cord, directly exciting the A motor neurons within the spinal cord that innervate the same muscle. This causes the stimulated muscle to contract. Furthermore, the afferent impulses may ascend to different levels within the brain through the sensory afferent pathways within the spinal cord, activating damaged brain cells to varying degrees and stimulating the functional recovery of damaged brain tissue, or promoting functional reorganization within the brain. This achieves regulation of lower centers, promotes the connection between the central nervous system and peripheral nerves, and ultimately facilitates the recovery of motor function in the hand of the hemiplegic limb.

[0027] Therefore, the electrical stimulation element 2 of this embodiment can be placed at the rear end of each finger gap of the glove 1 to fit the four Baxie acupoints on the back of the hand.

[0028] Since the Baxie acupoint is located in the depression between the red and white flesh above the web between the first and fifth fingers, this position is relatively soft and easy to sink. Therefore, in order to further improve the tightness of the fit between the electrical stimulation part 21 and the Baxie acupoint, the surface of the electrical stimulation part 21 that fits the Baxie acupoint in this embodiment can be configured as an outwardly convex curved surface.

[0029] In this embodiment, the plug part 22 has a plug hole 221 for engaging with a conductive pin. To facilitate the insertion of the conductive pin, the plug part 22 is configured to extend along the length of the glove 1, and the plug hole 221 faces the fingertip or wrist end of the glove 1.

[0030] In this embodiment, the glove 1 is preferably a half-finger glove 1 to fit different hand sizes and ensure that the electrical stimulation device 2 can fit the Baxie acupoint.

[0031] The glove 1 is preferably made of an elastic insulating material, such as rubber, silicone, or knitted fabric. The electrical stimulation part 21 and the conduction part 23 are preferably made of an elastic conductive material to improve the tightness of the fit between the electrical stimulation element 2 and the back of the hand, as well as the comfort of wearing it, such as conductive silicone. Of course, the electrical stimulation part 21 and the conduction part 23 can also be made of a rigid conductive metal material.

[0032] To improve the safety of glove use and avoid electric shock, the connector 22 is preferably made of insulating material.

[0033] Although the present invention has been specifically shown and described in conjunction with preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes in form and detail to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device, characterized in that, include: Gloves (1), pulse generator, several conductive pins and several electrical stimulation devices (2). The glove (1) is connected to several electrical stimulation devices (2). The electrical stimulation device (2) includes an electrical stimulation part (21), a plug part (22), and a conduction part (23). The electrical stimulation part (21) is located inside the glove (1) and is used to fit the acupoints for electrical stimulation. The plug part (22) is located outside the glove (1) and is used to plug in a conductive pin. The conduction part (23) passes through the glove and is connected to the electrical stimulation part (21) and the plug part (22) respectively. One end of the conductive pin is electrically connected to the pulse generator via a wire, and the other end is used to insert into the plug (22) and electrically connect to the conductive part (23).

2. The transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Several of the aforementioned electrical stimulation elements (2) are located at the rear end of each finger gap of the glove (1), and the electrical stimulation part (21) is used to fit the Baxie acupoint on the back of the hand.

3. The transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conductive part (23) is detachably connected to the electrical stimulation part (21), and / or the conductive part (23) is detachably connected to the insertion part (22).

4. The transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The conductive part (23) is threaded or snapped to the electrical stimulation part (21), and / or the conductive part (23) is threaded or snapped to the insertion part (22).

5. The transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The plug part (22) extends along the length of the glove (1) and has a plug hole (221) with the plug facing the finger or wrist end of the glove (1).

6. The transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The surface of the electrical stimulation part (21) that fits the Baxie acupoint is configured as an outwardly convex curved surface.

7. The transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The glove (1) is a half-finger glove (1).

8. The transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The glove (1) is made of insulating material, and the electrical stimulation part (21) and the conduction part (23) are made of conductive material.

9. The transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The glove (1) is made of elastic rubber, silicone or knitted fabric, and the electrical stimulation part (21) and the conduction part (23) are made of elastic conductive silicone.

10. The transcutaneous acupoint electrical stimulation device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The plug part (22) is made of insulating material.

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