Freely replaceable medicine box device for foot bath barrel

By designing an automated medicine box device for foot bath tubs, the problem of inconvenient medicine addition in existing foot bath equipment has been solved, achieving precise and automated addition of medicine and improving the user experience.

CN224070281UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03BEIJING LONGTOU TIANWEI TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-28
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing foot bath equipment lacks automated functions in drug addition, requiring users to operate manually and making it difficult to ensure accurate and consistent drug dosage, thus failing to meet the needs for efficient and convenient health maintenance.

Method used

A foot bath tub with a freely replaceable medicine box device was designed, which includes an installation slot, a top opening mechanism, a sealing mechanism, a sealing cylinder, a detection electrode, and a peristaltic pump. The device achieves precise addition of medicine through automated control.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated addition of the medicine, ensuring consistent dosage each time and improving ease of use and efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a medicine box device capable of freely replacing a foot bath barrel, which relates to the technical field of foot bath equipment and comprises a foot bath barrel, mounting grooves are formed in the foot bath barrel, and ejection mechanisms are respectively arranged in the mounting grooves; a plugging mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the medicine box and is connected with the ejection mechanism in a matched manner; the plugging mechanism comprises a mounting frame mounted at the bottom of the medicine box, a plugging piece is mounted in the mounting frame, a plugging spring sleeves the plugging piece, and a packaging head is connected to the bottom of the plugging piece through a sealing ring; the ejection mechanism comprises a sealing cylinder arranged at the bottom of the mounting groove, an ejection rod is vertically mounted at the top of the sealing cylinder, the ejection rod is communicated with the sealing cylinder, an ejection rod liquid inlet hole is formed in the top of the ejection rod, an ejection rod sealing piece is arranged at the top of the ejection rod, and the ejection rod is located under the plugging piece; according to the foot bath bucket, the medicine box in the foot bath bucket can be conveniently and freely replaced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of foot bath equipment technology, specifically to a replaceable medicine box device for a foot bath tub. Background Technology

[0002] In modern life, with people paying increasing attention to health and wellness, foot baths, as a common and effective way to maintain health, have become increasingly popular. Foot bath robots and related equipment have also emerged to provide people with a more convenient and comfortable foot bath experience.

[0003] However, current foot bath equipment on the market has many shortcomings in terms of medicated drug addition. Most existing foot bath medicated packs require the medicated drug packet to be added directly to the water, a method entirely dependent on manual operation and lacking automation. During use, each time the medicated drug packet is added, the user must do it manually, which is not only cumbersome but also requires manual control of the amount added, making it difficult to ensure accurate and consistent dosage each time. For users who seek an efficient and convenient health experience, the manual medicated drug addition method cannot meet their needs for foot baths. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a replaceable medicine box device for foot bath tubs to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a freely replaceable medicine box device for a foot bath tub, comprising,

[0006] The mounting slot is provided on the foot bath tub, and a top-opening mechanism is provided in each mounting slot.

[0007] The bottom of the medicine box is equipped with a sealing mechanism, which is connected in conjunction with the top-opening mechanism;

[0008] The blocking mechanisms include:

[0009] The mounting bracket is installed at the bottom of the medicine box. A sealing component is installed inside the mounting bracket. A sealing spring is fitted on the sealing component. A sealing head is connected to the bottom of the sealing component through a sealing ring.

[0010] The jacking mechanism includes:

[0011] A sealing cylinder is installed at the bottom of the mounting groove. A push rod is vertically installed on the top of the sealing cylinder. The push rod is connected to the sealing cylinder. A push rod inlet hole is provided at the top of the push rod. A push rod seal is provided at the top of the push rod. The push rod is located directly below the seal.

[0012] A further technical solution of this utility model: the mounting frame and the medicine box are an integrated structure.

[0013] A further technical solution of this utility model: a detection electrode is provided inside the sealed cylinder, and the detection electrode is connected to the control board to detect whether the liquid is empty.

[0014] A further technical solution of this utility model: a plug is provided in the mounting groove;

[0015] The bottom of the medicine box is equipped with a locking tongue, which is connected to the plug.

[0016] A further technical solution of this utility model: a flexible switch is provided in the mounting slot, and the bottom of the flexible switch is connected to the circuit board.

[0017] A further technical solution of this utility model: the elastic switch includes:

[0018] The top column is slidably mounted on the housing by means of a spring.

[0019] A further technical solution of this utility model: a peristaltic pump is provided in the installation groove.

[0020] A further technical solution of this utility model: the inlet of the peristaltic pump is connected to the cavity of the sealing cylinder.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0022] In this utility model, the sealing mechanism and the opening mechanism work together as follows: after the medicine box is installed, the push rod in the opening mechanism will act on the sealing part of the medicine box, so that the liquid medicine in the medicine box will enter the chamber of the sealing cylinder through the liquid inlet hole of the push rod from the sealing mechanism in the medicine box.

[0023] In this utility model, during the installation process, when the medicine box is pressed down, the locking tongue and the plug will cooperate to fix the medicine box in the installation groove. Specifically, when the medicine box is pressed down, the plug will click to lock. When the medicine box is pressed down again, the locking tongue will be released, and the medicine box will be removed from the installation groove.

[0024] In this utility model, when the medicine box is installed, the elastic switch will cause the top post to press down, causing the elastic switch to respond. The main circuit board can then detect that the medicine box is in place. The elastic switch also has a spring inside the top post that provides a rebound force to the medicine box, helping it to bounce back.

[0025] In this invention, the peristaltic pump is started and stopped by a circuit board, so as to automatically add the medicine liquid in the medicine box into the foot bath tub. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the medicine box and the mounting groove of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure at the bottom of the mounting groove in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a side view of the bottom of the mounting groove in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the traditional Chinese medicine box of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the top-opening structure in this utility model;

[0032] Figure 7 This is an enlarged view of the structure of the elastic switch in this utility model.

[0033] In the diagram: 1. Foot bath tub; 2. Mounting slot; 3. Medicine box; 4. Flexible switch; 5. Plug; 6. Opening mechanism; 7. Peristaltic pump; 8. Sealing mechanism;

[0034] 35. Locking tongue;

[0035] 41. Shell; 42. Top column;

[0036] 61. Push rod seal; 62. Push rod inlet; 63. Push rod; 64. Sealing cylinder; 65. Detection electrode;

[0037] 81. Mounting bracket; 82. Sealing spring; 83. Sealing component; 84. Sealing ring; 85. Encapsulation head. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0039] Please see Figure 1-7 This utility model provides a technical solution: a freely replaceable medicine box device for a foot bath tub, including a foot bath tub 1, and further comprising,

[0040] At least one mounting slot 2 is provided on the foot bath tub 1 and is distributed in a linear array at equal intervals along the length of the foot bath tub 1.

[0041] The mounting slot 2 is equipped with a flexible switch 4, a plug 5, and a top-opening mechanism 6; the flexible switch 4, the plug 5, and the top-opening mechanism 6 are arranged side by side at the bottom of the mounting slot 2.

[0042] The medicine box 3 is detachably connected to the mounting slot 2. The top of the medicine box 3 is provided with a cover 31. A vent hole 34 is opened on the top surface of the cover 31. A vent plug 32 is installed at the vent hole 34 through a vent hole sealing ring 33. The vent plug 32 is sealed with aluminum foil, similar to the aluminum foil seal on some bottled beverages. When using it, the aluminum foil is torn off to expose the vent hole 34. The medicine box 3 and the cover 31 can be sealed with glue.

[0043] The bottom of the medicine box 3 is provided with a sealing mechanism 8, which is connected in conjunction with the opening mechanism 6. Specifically:

[0044] The sealing mechanism 8 includes a mounting bracket 81, a sealing spring 82, a sealing component 83, a sealing ring 84, and a sealing head 85;

[0045] The mounting bracket 81 is installed at the bottom of the medicine box 3. The mounting bracket 81 and the medicine box 3 are an integral structure. A sealing component 83 is installed inside the mounting bracket 81. A sealing spring 82 is sleeved on the sealing component 83. One end of the sealing spring 82 is connected to the mounting bracket 81, and the other end of the sealing spring 82 is connected to the sealing component 83. A sealing head 85 is connected to the bottom of the sealing component 83 through a sealing ring 84. The sealing head 85 serves to seal the sealing component 83 into the medicine box 3.

[0046] The opening mechanism 6 includes a push rod seal 61, a push rod inlet 62, a push rod 63, a sealing cylinder 64, and a detection electrode 65. The sealing cylinder 64 is located at the bottom of the mounting groove 2, and the push rod 63 is vertically mounted on the top of the sealing cylinder 64. The push rod 63 is connected to the sealing cylinder 64, and the top of the push rod 63 is provided with a push rod inlet 62. The push rod seal 61 is provided on the top of the push rod 63. The detection electrode 65 is provided inside the sealing cylinder 64 and is connected to the control board for detecting whether the liquid is empty. The push rod 63 is located directly below the sealing component 83.

[0047] The process of the sealing mechanism 8 cooperating with the opening mechanism 6 is as follows: After the medicine box 3 is installed, the push rod 63 in the opening mechanism 6 will act on the sealing part 83 of the medicine box 3, so that the medicine liquid in the medicine box 3 will enter the chamber of the sealing cylinder 64 through the push rod liquid inlet hole 62 from the sealing mechanism 8 in the medicine box 3.

[0048] Furthermore, a locking tongue 35 is installed at the bottom of the medicine box 3. The locking tongue 35 is connected with the plug 5. During the installation process, when the medicine box 3 is pressed down, the locking tongue 35 and the plug 5 will cooperate to fix the medicine box 3 in the mounting groove 2. Specifically, when the medicine box 3 is pressed down, the plug 5 will click to lock. When the medicine box 3 is pressed down again, the locking tongue 35 will be released, and the medicine box 3 will be removed from the mounting groove 2.

[0049] Furthermore, the bottom of the elastic switch 4 is connected to the main circuit board via a wire. The elastic switch 4 includes a top post 42 and a housing 41. The top post 42 is slidably mounted on the housing 41 by a spring. When the medicine box 3 is installed, the elastic switch 4 will cause the top post 42 to be pressed down, causing the elastic switch 4 to respond. The main circuit board can then detect that the medicine box 3 is in place. Also, the elastic switch 4 has a spring inside the top post that provides a rebound force to the medicine box 3, helping the medicine box to spring back up.

[0050] Furthermore, a peristaltic pump 7 is installed in the mounting slot 2. The inlet of the peristaltic pump 7 is connected to the cavity of the sealing cylinder 64, and the outlet of the peristaltic pump 7 is connected to the foot bath tub 1. The peristaltic pump 7 is connected to the circuit board, and the circuit board controls the peristaltic pump 7 to start and stop working, so as to automatically add the medicine liquid in the medicine box 3 to the foot bath tub 1.

[0051] Working principle: The process of the sealing mechanism 8 cooperating with the opening mechanism 6 is as follows: After the medicine box 3 is installed, the push rod 63 in the opening mechanism 6 will act on the sealing part 83 of the medicine box 3, so that the medicine liquid in the medicine box 3 will enter the chamber of the sealing cylinder 64 through the push rod liquid inlet hole 62 from the sealing mechanism 8 in the medicine box 3.

[0052] During installation, when the medicine box 3 is pressed down, the locking tongue 35 and the bolt 5 will cooperate to fix the medicine box 3 in the mounting slot 2. Specifically, when the medicine box 3 is pressed down, the bolt 5 will click to lock. When the medicine box 3 is pressed down again, the locking tongue 35 will be released, and the medicine box 3 will be removed from the mounting slot 2.

[0053] When the medicine box 3 is installed, the elastic switch 4 will cause the top post 42 to press down, which will trigger the elastic switch 4 to respond. The main circuit board can then detect that the medicine box 3 is in place. The elastic switch 4 also has a spring inside the top post that provides a rebound force to the medicine box 3, helping the medicine box to spring up.

[0054] The peristaltic pump 7 is started and stopped by the main circuit board, so that the medicine in the medicine box 3 is automatically added to the foot bath tub 1.

Claims

1. A foot bath tub with a freely replaceable medicine box device, comprising a foot bath tub (1), characterized in that, include, The mounting slot (2) is opened on the foot bath tub (1), and the mounting slot (2) is provided with a top opening mechanism (6); The bottom of the medicine box (3) is provided with a sealing mechanism (8), which is connected to the opening mechanism (6); The blocking mechanism (8) includes: The mounting bracket (81) is installed at the bottom of the medicine box (3). A sealing component (83) is installed inside the mounting bracket (81). A sealing spring (82) is fitted on the sealing component (83). A sealing head (85) is connected to the bottom of the sealing component (83) through a sealing ring (84). The top-opening mechanism (6) includes: A sealing cylinder (64) is set at the bottom of the mounting groove (2). A push rod (63) is vertically installed on the top of the sealing cylinder (64). The push rod (63) is connected to the sealing cylinder (64). A push rod inlet hole (62) is provided on the top of the push rod (63). A push rod seal (61) is provided on the top of the push rod (63). The push rod (63) is located directly below the sealing component (83).

2. The freely replaceable medicine box device for foot bath tub as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (81) and the medicine box (3) are an integrated structure.

3. The freely replaceable medicine box device for foot bath tub as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A detection electrode (65) is provided inside the sealed cylinder (64). The detection electrode (65) is connected to the control board and is used to detect whether the liquid is empty.

4. The freely replaceable medicine box device for foot bath tub as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A plug (5) is provided in the mounting slot (2); The bottom of the medicine box (3) is equipped with a locking tongue (35), which is connected to the plug (5).

5. The freely replaceable medicine box device for a foot bath tub as described in claim 3, characterized in that: An elastic switch (4) is installed in the mounting slot (2), and the bottom of the elastic switch (4) is connected to the circuit board.

6. The freely replaceable medicine box device for a foot bath tub as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The flexible switch (4) includes: Top post (42) is slidably mounted on housing (41) by means of a spring.

7. The freely replaceable medicine box device for a foot bath tub as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A peristaltic pump (7) is installed in the mounting slot (2).

8. The freely replaceable medicine box device for a foot bath tub as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The inlet of the peristaltic pump (7) is connected to the cavity of the sealing cylinder (64).