Heating device suitable for acupuncture needles of multiple specifications
By using high-frequency eddy current heating technology and a closed-loop control system, the problems of low heating efficiency and poor applicability of existing acupuncture needle heating devices have been solved, realizing fast, safe, and flexible heating of acupuncture needles of various specifications, thus improving operational efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing acupuncture needle heating devices have low heating efficiency, poor safety, and are not flexible enough to be used with acupuncture needles of different diameters and depths.
The non-contact eddy current heating mechanism, consisting of a high-frequency generator and an induction coil, combined with a PLC controller and a temperature sensor, achieves closed-loop heating control. With an adjustable needle plate and a reserved slide bar, it can adapt to the heating requirements of acupuncture needles of different specifications.
It achieves rapid, safe, and flexible heating of acupuncture needles, saving 70% of heating time, avoiding the risks of open flame operation, and has precise timing control and the ability to heat multiple specifications of acupuncture needles simultaneously.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of acupuncture needle heating equipment technology, specifically a heating device suitable for acupuncture needles of various specifications. Background Technology
[0002] Fire needle heating is a traditional Chinese medicine therapy that combines the principles of acupuncture and heat therapy. It involves heating a specially made metal needle and then quickly inserting it into acupoints to achieve therapeutic effects through heat stimulation. In practice, acupuncture needle heating equipment is needed to heat the acupuncture needles for easier heating.
[0003] Current heating devices for acupuncture needles often use open flames from alcohol lamps, which are inefficient and unsafe. Furthermore, their structure is not flexible enough and cannot meet the heating needs of acupuncture needles of different diameters and depths. This results in poor applicability of the device. Based on this, we propose a new heating device suitable for acupuncture needles of various sizes. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a heating device suitable for acupuncture needles of various sizes, so as to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a heating device suitable for acupuncture needles of various specifications, comprising a housing, a high-frequency generator installed at the bottom of the housing, a PLC controller and a timer installed inside the housing above the high-frequency generator, an induction coil fixed inside the housing above the PLC controller, a heating cavity matching the induction coil set at the top of the housing, a temperature sensor installed on the inner wall of the heating cavity, an adjusting seat uniformly fixed inside the heating cavity, a needle-releasing plate rotatably connected to the top of the adjusting seat, adjustable needle insertion holes symmetrically arranged at both ends of the top of the needle-releasing plate, needle diameter adjustment holes uniformly arranged on the adjusting seat, and reserved sliding openings provided on the housing at both ends of the adjusting seat, with reserved sliding rods slidably connected inside the reserved sliding openings, and depth adjustment plates fixed between adjacent reserved sliding rods.
[0006] Preferably, four adjustment seats are provided, and the adjustment seats are arranged at equal intervals on the heating cavity.
[0007] Preferably, a damping bearing is provided between the needle feeding disc and the adjusting seat at the middle position.
[0008] Preferably, an annular limiting slide rail is provided at the edge of the adjusting seat, and a limiting slider that is slidably connected to the annular limiting slide rail is welded to the bottom of the adjusting seat.
[0009] Preferably, the outer sidewall of the limiting slider and the inner sidewall of the annular limiting slide rail are both uniformly provided with anti-slip teeth.
[0010] Preferably, the needle diameter adjustment holes are arranged at equal angles on the adjustment seat.
[0011] Preferably, the outer wall of the reserved slide bar is provided with scale lines, so that the user can intuitively observe the depth of the depth adjustment plate at the bottom of the reserved slide bar inside the housing.
[0012] Preferably, the reserved sliding opening is threaded with a locking screw that matches the reserved sliding rod, so that the reserved sliding rod with the adjusted insertion depth can be locked and fixed by tightening the locking screw threaded on the reserved sliding opening.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0014] (1) This heating device, applicable to acupuncture needles of various specifications, optimizes its performance by incorporating a high-frequency generator. The high-frequency generator generates an alternating electromagnetic field, which in turn induces eddy currents at the needle tip via an induction coil. These eddy currents are converted into heat energy within the metal needle body, rapidly raising the needle tip temperature. The heating time is controllable within 2-3 seconds. Furthermore, utilizing the principle of high-frequency eddy current electromagnetic induction, the device can heat the acupuncture needle within 5 seconds using non-contact eddy current heating technology, saving 70% of the time compared to traditional fire needle heating. It boasts high operational efficiency, operates without open flame, and is noiseless, pollution-free, and burn-free. Its safety isolation design eliminates the risk of electric shock and cross-infection, overcoming the limitations of traditional methods. Overcoming the limitations of traditional open flame heating, the system utilizes the control function of a PLC controller, the temperature monitoring function of a temperature sensor, and the heating execution function of a non-contact eddy current heating mechanism composed of an induction coil and a high-frequency generator to achieve a better closed-loop heating function. The coordinated work of the actuator and the closed-loop feedback mechanism facilitates precise timing control. Users only need to set the time using the PLC controller and timer, and the system can automatically complete the heating process without manual intervention. It is both safe and efficient. Moreover, the closed-loop heating system and automatic output can achieve timing control, with the time adjustable arbitrarily from 0 to 60 seconds. Compared with traditional alcohol lamp heating, it is more convenient, faster, safer, pollution-free, and risk-free.
[0015] (2) The heating device applicable to acupuncture needles of various specifications optimizes its structure by setting a reserved slide bar, etc. On the one hand, the user can use the sliding connection formed by the reserved slide bar and the reserved slide bar to adjust the depth of the reserved slide bar inserted into the machine housing, and then determine the working depth of the depth adjustment plate corresponding to the bottom of the reserved slide bar by observing the scale line on the reserved slide bar. By pressing the depth adjustment plate against the bottom of the acupuncture needle, the heating requirements of different depths of needle insertion can be met. On the other hand, the user can use the rotational connection of the damping bearing, the sliding guide formed by the ring limit slide rail and the limit slider, and the anti-slip limiting effect of the anti-slip teeth to rotate the needle plate to the corresponding diameter adjustment hole on the adjustable needle insertion hole on it. This makes it easy to adjust the four needle plates to be suitable for the needle insertion heating treatment of acupuncture needles of different diameters. Thus, the device can flexibly change the needle insertion structure of different diameters and depths according to different specifications of acupuncture needles, and realize the simultaneous heating treatment of multiple acupuncture needles of different specifications, thereby enhancing its applicability. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a top view of a partial cross-sectional structure of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a top view sectional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 5 This is a top view sectional diagram of the adjustment seat of this utility model.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Housing; 2. Needle plate; 3. Adjustment seat; 4. Adjustable needle insertion hole; 5. Locking screw; 6. Reserved slide rail; 7. Heating chamber; 8. Induction coil; 9. Reserved slide rail; 10. Depth adjustment plate; 11. PLC controller; 12. Timer; 13. High frequency generator; 14. Temperature sensor; 15. Limit slider; 16. Annular limit slide rail; 17. Anti-slip teeth; 18. Needle diameter adjustment hole; 19. Damping bearing. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0023] Please see Figure 1-5 The present invention provides an embodiment of a heating device suitable for acupuncture needles of various specifications, including a housing 1, a high-frequency generator 13 installed at the bottom inside the housing 1, a PLC controller 11 and a timer 12 installed inside the housing 1 above the high-frequency generator 13, and an induction coil 8 fixed inside the housing 1 above the PLC controller 11.
[0024] A heating chamber 7 matching the induction coil 8 is provided at the top of the inside of the housing 1, and a temperature sensor 14 is installed on the inner wall of the heating chamber 7.
[0025] In use, the PLC controller 11 controls the temperature, the temperature sensor 14 monitors the temperature, and the non-contact eddy current heating mechanism composed of the induction coil 8 and the high-frequency generator 13 performs the heating action, thus achieving a good closed-loop heating function. The coordinated work of the actuator and the closed-loop feedback mechanism facilitates precise timing control. Users only need to set the time using the PLC controller 11 and the timer 12, and the system can automatically complete the heating process without manual intervention. It is both safe and efficient. Moreover, the closed-loop heating system and automatic output can achieve timing control, with the time adjustable arbitrarily from 0 to 60 seconds. Compared with traditional alcohol lamp heating, it is more convenient, faster, safer, pollution-free, and risk-free.
[0026] An adjusting seat 3 is uniformly fixed inside the heating chamber 7. A needle-dispensing plate 2 is rotatably connected to the top of the adjusting seat 3. Adjustable needle insertion holes 4 are symmetrically arranged at both ends of the top of the needle-dispensing plate 2. Needle diameter adjustment holes 18 are uniformly arranged on the adjusting seat 3.
[0027] A damping bearing 19 is provided between the needle feeding plate 2 and the adjusting seat 3 at the middle position;
[0028] An annular limiting slide rail 16 is provided at the edge of the adjusting seat 3, and a limiting slider 15 that is slidably connected to the annular limiting slide rail 16 is welded to the bottom of the adjusting seat 3.
[0029] The outer side wall of the limiting slider 15 and the inner side wall of the annular limiting slide rail 16 are both uniformly provided with anti-slip teeth 17.
[0030] In use, the user can use the rotational connection of the damping bearing 19, the sliding guide formed by the annular limiting slide rail 16 and the limiting slider 15, and the anti-slip limiting effect of the anti-slip teeth 17 to rotate the needle plate 2 to the corresponding needle diameter adjustment hole 18 on the adjusting seat 3 corresponding to the adjustable needle insertion hole 4 on it. This makes it easy to adjust the four needle plates 2 to be suitable for the needle insertion heating treatment of acupuncture needles of different diameters.
[0031] Both ends of the housing 1 of the adjustment seat 3 are provided with reserved sliding openings 6. Reserved sliding rods 9 are slidably connected inside the reserved sliding openings 6. Depth adjustment plates 10 are fixed between adjacent reserved sliding rods 9.
[0032] There are four adjustment seats 3, which are arranged at equal intervals on the heating chamber 7.
[0033] The needle diameter adjustment holes 18 are arranged at equal angles on the adjustment seat 3;
[0034] The outer wall of the reserved slide bar 9 is provided with scale lines, so that the user can easily observe the depth of the depth adjustment plate 10 at the bottom of the reserved slide bar 9 inside the housing 1.
[0035] In use, the user can use the sliding connection formed by the reserved sliding port 6 and the reserved sliding rod 9 to adjust the depth of the reserved sliding rod 9 inserted into the machine housing 1, and then determine the working depth of the depth adjustment plate 10 corresponding to the bottom of the reserved sliding rod 9 by observing the scale line on the reserved sliding rod 9. By pressing the depth adjustment plate 10 against the bottom of the acupuncture needle, the need for needle insertion and heating at different depths can be met.
[0036] The reserved slide 6 is threaded with a locking screw 5 that matches the reserved slide rod 9, so that the reserved slide rod 9, which has been adjusted in insertion depth, can be locked and fixed by tightening the locking screw 5 threaded on the reserved slide 6.
[0037] In use, this embodiment of the application is powered by an external power source. First, the user can utilize the sliding connection formed by the reserved sliding port 6 and the reserved sliding rod 9 to adjust the depth of the reserved sliding rod 9 inserted into the housing 1. Then, by observing the scale lines on the reserved sliding rod 9, the user can determine the working depth of the depth adjustment plate 10 corresponding to the bottom of the reserved sliding rod 9. By having the depth adjustment plate 10 press against the bottom of the acupuncture needle, the user can meet the heating requirements for different needle insertion depths. Furthermore, the user can utilize the rotational connection of the damping bearing 19, combined with the sliding guide function formed by the annular limiting slide rail 16 and the limiting slider 15, to... The anti-slip limiting effect of the anti-slip teeth 17 allows the needle placement disc 2 to be rotated to correspond to the needle diameter adjustment hole 18 on the adjustment seat 3 with the adjustable needle insertion hole 4 on it. This facilitates the adjustment of the four needle placement discs 2 to accommodate the insertion heating treatment of acupuncture needles of different diameters. This allows the device to flexibly change the insertion structure of different diameters and depths according to different specifications and sizes of acupuncture needles, enabling simultaneous heating treatment of multiple acupuncture needles of different specifications and sizes, thus enhancing its applicability. In actual operation, on the one hand, the high-frequency generator 13 generates an alternating electromagnetic field, which generates eddy currents at the tip of the acupuncture needle through the induction coil 8. The effect of eddy currents converting into heat energy within the metal needle body allows for rapid heating of the needle tip, with the heating time controllable within 2-3 seconds. This enables the device to utilize the principle of high-frequency eddy current electromagnetic induction, achieving heating of the acupuncture needle within 5 seconds through non-contact eddy current heating technology. This saves 70% of the time compared to traditional fire needle heating, resulting in high operational efficiency. It operates without open flame, producing no noise, no pollution, and no burns. The safety isolation design eliminates the risk of electric shock and cross-infection, overcoming the limitations of traditional open flame heating. Furthermore, the device utilizes the control function of the PLC controller 11 and the temperature monitoring function of the temperature sensor 14. Furthermore, the heating action of the non-contact eddy current heating mechanism composed of induction coil 8 and high-frequency generator 13 achieves a good closed-loop heating function. The coordinated work of the actuator and the closed-loop feedback mechanism facilitates precise timing control. Users only need to set the time using PLC controller 11 and timer 12, and the system can automatically complete the heating process without manual intervention. It is both safe and efficient. Moreover, the closed-loop heating system and automatic output can realize timing control, with the time adjustable arbitrarily from 0 to 60 seconds. Compared with traditional alcohol lamp heating, it is more convenient, faster, safer, pollution-free and risk-free.
[0038] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, or improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A heating device suitable for multi-gauge acupuncture needles, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a high-frequency generator for knitting machine, including casing (1), the bottom end inside casing (1) is equipped with high frequency generator (13), the inside casing (1) is installed with PLC controller (11) and timer (12) above high frequency generator (13), the inside casing (1) is fixed with induction coil (8) above PLC controller (11), the top of inside casing (1) is provided with and matches the heating cavity (7) of induction coil (8), the inside wall of heating cavity (7) is installed with temperature sensor (14), the inside of heating cavity (7) is uniformly fixed with the adjustment seat (3), the top rotation is connected with the needle gauge (2) in adjustment seat (3), the both ends of needle gauge (2) top are provided with adjustable pin hole (4) symmetry, the needle diameter adjustment hole (18) is evenly provided on adjustment seat (3), the both ends of casing (1) are provided with the reserved sliding mouth (6) of adjustment seat (3), the inside reserved sliding mouth (6) is slidably connected with the reserved slide rod (9), and the depth adjustment plate (10) is fixed between adjacent reserved slide rod (9).
2. The heating device for multi-gauge acupuncture needles according to claim 1, wherein: The adjustment seat (3) is provided with four, and the adjustment seats (3) are equidistantly arranged on the heating cavity (7).
3. The heating device for multi-gauge acupuncture needles according to claim 1, wherein: Damping bearings (19) are arranged between the middle positions of the needle gauge (2) and the adjustment seat (3).
4. The heating device for multi-gauge acupuncture needles according to claim 1, wherein: Annular limiting sliding rails (16) are arranged at the edges of the adjustment seat (3), and limiting sliding blocks (15) are welded to the bottoms of the adjustment seats (3) and slidably connected with the annular limiting sliding rails (16).
5. The heating device for multi-gauge acupuncture needles according to claim 4, wherein: Anti-skid teeth (17) are evenly arranged on the outer side walls of the limiting sliding blocks (15) and the inner side walls of the annular limiting sliding rails (16).
6. The heating device for multi-gauge acupuncture needles according to claim 1, wherein: The needle diameter adjustment holes (18) are equiangularly arranged on the adjustment seats (3).
7. The heating device for multi-gauge acupuncture needles according to claim 1, wherein: Scale lines are arranged on the outer side walls of the reserved slide rods (9).
8. The heating device for multi-gauge acupuncture needles according to claim 1, wherein: Locking screws (5) matched with the reserved slide rods (9) are threadedly connected to the reserved sliding mouths (6).