Rechargeable cupping and acupuncture dual-purpose device for internal medicine of traditional Chinese medicine

The design of the turntable, bidirectional threaded rod, and telescopic column enables precise adjustment of the acupuncture needles, solving the problem of fixed needle position in traditional cupping and acupuncture dual-purpose devices, thus improving treatment efficacy and ease of use.

CN224070823UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-03GUANGZHOU BAIYUN DISTRICT MATERNAL & CHILD HEALTH HOSPITAL (GUANGZHOU BAIYUN DISTRICT WOMEN & CHILDRENS HOSPITAL)
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-14
Publication Date
2026-04-03

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Technical Problem

The needle position in traditional cupping and acupuncture dual-purpose devices is fixed, which cannot adapt to the individual differences of different patients and affects the treatment effect.

Method used

The design incorporates a turntable, a two-way threaded rod, a fixing block, and a telescopic column to achieve precise adjustment of the horizontal and vertical positions of the acupuncture needles. It is also equipped with a sterilization mechanism to facilitate the sterilization and storage of the needles.

Benefits of technology

It enables precise adjustment of acupuncture needles to adapt to different acupoint distributions, improves treatment efficacy, and reduces the risk of needle contamination through a sterilization mechanism, thereby enhancing the ease of use and safety of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cupping and acupuncture, and discloses a rechargeable cupping and acupuncture dual-purpose device for internal medicine of traditional Chinese medicine, which comprises a vacuum cover, the left side of the outer wall of the vacuum cover is fixedly connected with a first rotating shaft, and the right side of the outer wall of the vacuum cover is fixedly connected with a second rotating shaft. A two-way threaded rod is rotationally connected between the adjacent rotating shaft I and the rotating shaft II, the right side of the outer wall of the two-way threaded rod penetrates through the inner side of the rotating shaft II and is fixedly connected with a rotating disc, the left side and the right side of the outer wall of the two-way threaded rod are both in threaded connection with fixing blocks, and the sides, away from each other, of the two fixing blocks are both fixedly connected with telescopic columns; the left end of the left telescopic column is fixedly connected to the right side of the first rotating shaft. According to the utility model, the horizontal position of the acupuncture needle is accurately adjusted through the collaborative design of the turntable, the bidirectional threaded rod, the fixed block and the telescopic column, and the position of the needle head in the vertical direction is further accurately controlled through the micro telescopic rod, so that the curative effect of the acupuncture therapy is better exerted.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cupping and acupuncture technology, and in particular to a rechargeable cupping and acupuncture dual-purpose device for internal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine. Background Technology

[0002] Cupping uses cups as tools, employing burning and suction to expel air from the cups, creating negative pressure that causes the cups to adhere to specific areas of the body, producing beneficial stimulation. Acupuncture is a general term encompassing needling and moxibustion. Needling involves inserting filiform needles into acupoints on the patient's body at a specific angle. Moxibustion primarily uses moxa wool, moxa cones, or moxa sticks made from mugwort leaves, which, when ignited, generate heat stimulation that acts on acupoints or specific areas of the body to warm and unblock meridians, harmonize qi and blood, and strengthen the body's resistance to pathogens. As two important traditional Chinese medicine therapies, cupping and acupuncture have complementary mechanisms of action.

[0003] Cupping can improve local blood circulation and relieve muscle tension, while acupuncture can more precisely regulate the flow of qi and blood in the meridians. Combining the two in one device allows medical staff to flexibly switch between or use the two therapies simultaneously during treatment, better meeting the needs of comprehensive treatment and providing patients with more comprehensive treatment options.

[0004] Traditional cupping and acupuncture devices have fixed needle positions. However, due to individual differences among patients, such as body type, bone structure, and the diversity of acupoint distribution, the fixed needle positions make it difficult to accurately target specific acupoints for each patient, thus affecting the treatment effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a rechargeable cupping and acupuncture dual-purpose device for internal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine, aiming to improve the problem that the needle position is fixed in the existing technology and cannot adapt to individual differences.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a rechargeable cupping and acupuncture dual-purpose device for internal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine, comprising a vacuum cover, a rotating shaft one fixedly connected to the left side of the outer wall of the vacuum cover, a rotating shaft two fixedly connected to the right side of the outer wall of the vacuum cover, a bidirectional threaded rod rotatably connected between adjacent rotating shaft one and rotating shaft two, a turntable fixedly connected to the right side of the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod penetrating the inner side of rotating shaft two, and a fixing block threadedly connected to both the left and right sides of the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod, a telescopic column fixedly connected to the opposite side of the two fixing blocks, the left end of the left telescopic column fixedly connected to the right side of rotating shaft one, the right side of the right telescopic column fixedly connected to the left side of rotating shaft two, a miniature telescopic rod fixedly connected to the bottom of both fixing blocks, a needle fixedly connected to the bottom of the miniature telescopic rod, and a sterilization mechanism provided at the bottom of the needle for sterilizing the needle.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The disinfection mechanism includes two fixed outer shells. The inner walls of the two fixed outer shells are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vacuum chamber. The bottom of the inner walls of the two fixed outer shells are fixedly connected to a placement box. The inner sides of the two placement boxes are slidably connected to a sponge strip. The outer walls of the two needles are slidably connected to the inner sides of the sponge strip. The bottom of the outer walls of the two miniature telescopic rods are fixedly connected to a sealing ring. The bottom of the two sealing rings has a slot. The top of the placement box is slidably connected to the inner side of the slot.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] A power source is fixedly connected to the top of the vacuum chamber, and an interface is provided on the top of the power source.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] A vacuum pump is fixed at the bottom of the power supply, and a heating element is provided at the bottom of the vacuum pump.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] A rubber strip is fixedly connected to the bottom of the vacuum chamber, and the outer wall of the rubber strip is made of rubber.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] A threaded hole is provided on the right side of the outer wall of the second rotating shaft, and a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the left side of the turntable.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The outer wall of the connecting rod is threaded to the inner side of the threaded hole, and the diameter of the connecting rod is matched with the inner diameter of the threaded hole.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] An anti-slip ring is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the turntable, and the outer wall of the anti-slip ring is made of silicone material.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, the precise adjustment of the horizontal position of the acupuncture needle is achieved through the coordinated design of the turntable, the bidirectional threaded rod, the fixing block and the telescopic column. During the acupuncture process, the position of the needle in the vertical direction is further precisely controlled by the micro telescopic rod to adapt to different needle insertion depths and better exert the therapeutic effect of acupuncture.

[0023] 2. In this utility model, the needle is stored in a sponge strip with added disinfectant during cupping, integrating the disinfection and storage process. This not only saves equipment space but also prevents the needle from being exposed when not in use, reducing the possibility of contamination. The sealing ring wraps around the placement box, ensuring the airtightness of the sponge strip inside the box, preventing the disinfectant from leaking, and maintaining the moisture and disinfection effect of the sponge strip. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a rechargeable cupping and acupuncture dual-purpose device for internal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine, as proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a rechargeable cupping and acupuncture dual-purpose device for internal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine proposed in this utility model.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a partial exploded view of a rechargeable cupping and acupuncture dual-purpose device for internal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine proposed in this utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the turntable of a rechargeable cupping and acupuncture dual-purpose device for internal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the disinfection mechanism of a rechargeable cupping and acupuncture dual-purpose device for internal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine proposed in this utility model.

[0029] Figure 6 The image shows a bottom view of the sealing ring of a rechargeable cupping and acupuncture device for internal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine, as proposed in this utility model.

[0030] Legend:

[0031] 1. Vacuum hood; 2. Sterilization mechanism; 201. Fixed outer shell; 202. Placement box; 203. Sponge strip; 204. Sealing ring; 205. Slot; 3. Two-way threaded rod; 4. Rotating shaft one; 5. Rotating shaft two; 6. Fixing block; 7. Miniature telescopic rod; 8. Needle; 9. Turntable; 10. Connecting rod; 11. Threaded hole; 12. Power supply; 13. Interface; 14. Vacuum pump; 15. Heating element; 16. Adhesive strip; 17. Telescopic column; 18. Anti-slip ring. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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.

[0033] See attached document Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 and attached Figure 3 This utility model provides an embodiment of a rechargeable cupping and acupuncture dual-purpose device for traditional Chinese medicine internal medicine, including a vacuum cover 1. A rotating shaft 4 is fixedly connected to the left side of the outer wall of the vacuum cover 1, and a rotating shaft 5 is fixedly connected to the right side of the outer wall of the vacuum cover 1. A bidirectional threaded rod 3 is rotatably connected between adjacent rotating shafts 4 and 5. A turntable 9 is fixedly connected to the right side of the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod 3, passing through the inner side of the rotating shaft 5. Rotating the turntable 9 will drive the bidirectional threaded rod 3 to rotate. Fixing blocks 6 are threadedly connected to both the left and right sides of the outer wall of the bidirectional threaded rod 3, with the two fixing blocks 6 fixed on opposite sides. A telescopic column 17 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 4. The left end of the left telescopic column 17 is fixedly connected to the right side of the rotating shaft 4, and the right end of the right telescopic column 17 is fixedly connected to the left side of the rotating shaft 5. The fixed block 6 is connected to the rotating shaft 4 and the rotating shaft 5 respectively through the telescopic column 17. When the bidirectional threaded rod 3 rotates, the fixed block 6 cannot rotate with it due to the restriction of the telescopic column 17, and can only move left and right along the bidirectional threaded rod 3. A miniature telescopic rod 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of each fixed block 6, and a needle 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the miniature telescopic rod 7. By rotating the turntable 9, the two fixed blocks 6 can move towards or away from each other. The movement adjusts the horizontal position of the micro telescopic rod 7 at the bottom of the fixing block 6 and the needle 8, changing the distance between the two needles 8 to adapt to different acupoint distributions and acupuncture treatment requirements. A sterilization mechanism 2 is provided at the bottom of the needle 8 for sterilizing it. A power supply 12 is fixedly connected to the top of the vacuum chamber 1, and an interface 13 is provided on the top of the power supply 12. A vacuum pump 14 is fixedly located at the bottom of the power supply 12. After the power supply 12 is charged through the interface 13, it supplies power to the vacuum pump 14. After the vacuum pump 14 starts, it evacuates air from inside the vacuum chamber 1, reducing the air pressure inside the vacuum chamber 1. A heating element 15 is provided at the bottom of the vacuum pump 14. When the heating element 15 is working, it generates heat to heat the air inside the vacuum chamber 1 or directly heat the skin surface. Combined with negative pressure cupping, it can further promote blood circulation, dilate blood vessels, and relieve muscle tension, thereby enhancing the therapeutic effect of cupping. A rubber strip 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the vacuum chamber 1. The outer wall of the rubber strip 16 is made of rubber material. Rubber material has good flexibility and sealing properties, and can fit tightly to the human skin to ensure that the negative pressure inside the vacuum chamber 1 is stable during cupping, prevent air leakage, and ensure the cupping effect.

[0034] See attached document Figure 5 and attached Figure 6The disinfection mechanism 2 includes two fixed outer shells 201. The inner walls of the two fixed outer shells 201 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vacuum chamber 1. The bottom of the inner walls of the two fixed outer shells 201 are fixedly connected to a placement box 202. The inner side of the two placement boxes 202 is slidably connected to a sponge strip 203. The sponge strip 203 is used to absorb the disinfectant and prevent the disinfectant from being directly placed in the placement box 202 and easily spilling out. The outer walls of the two needles 8 are slidably connected to the inner side of the sponge strip 203. The bottom of the outer walls of the two miniature telescopic rods 7 are fixedly connected to a sealing ring 204. The bottom of the two sealing rings 204 has a slot 205. The top of the placement box 202 is slidably connected to the inner side of the slot 205. The slot 205 at the bottom of the sealing ring 204 is locked into the top of the placement box 202, which can prevent the disinfectant from leaking out of the placement box 202, avoid the disinfectant from flowing out and causing corrosion or pollution to other parts, and also reduce the waste of disinfectant.

[0035] See attached document Figure 4 A threaded hole 11 is provided on the right side of the outer wall of the rotating shaft 2 5, and a connecting rod 10 is fixedly connected to the left side of the turntable 9. The outer wall of the connecting rod 10 is threaded to the inner side of the threaded hole 11. The diameter of the connecting rod 10 is matched with the inner diameter of the threaded hole 11. Since one end of the bidirectional threaded rod 3 passes through the inner side of the rotating shaft 2 5 and is connected to the turntable 9, a gap may easily appear between it and the rotating shaft 2 5 after long-term rotation. At this time, the turntable 9 is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 11 on the right side of the rotating shaft 2 5 through the connecting rod 10, so that the turntable 9 and the rotating shaft 2 5 can be disassembled. At this time, a sealing strip can be added between the rotating shaft 2 5 and the bidirectional threaded rod 3 to enhance the sealing performance. An anti-slip ring 18 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the turntable 9. The outer wall of the anti-slip ring 18 is made of silicone material, which increases the friction between the hands of medical staff and the turntable 9.

[0036] Working principle: Rotating the turntable 9, which is fixedly connected to the bidirectional threaded rod 3, will drive the bidirectional threaded rod 3 to rotate. The bidirectional threaded rod 3 is installed between the first rotating shaft 4 and the second rotating shaft 5, and is threadedly connected to two fixed blocks 6. At the same time, the fixed blocks 6 are connected to the first rotating shaft 4 and the second rotating shaft 5 respectively through the telescopic column 17. When the bidirectional threaded rod 3 rotates, the fixed blocks 6 cannot rotate with it due to the restriction of the telescopic column 17, and can only move left and right along the bidirectional threaded rod 3. In this way, by rotating the turntable 9, the two fixed blocks 6 can move towards or away from each other, thereby adjusting the horizontal position of the micro telescopic rod 7 and the needle 8 at the bottom of the fixed block 6, changing the distance between the two needles 8 to adapt to different acupoint distributions and acupuncture treatment requirements. The micro telescopic rod 7 can further fine-tune the position of the needle 8 in the vertical direction to achieve more precise acupuncture operation.

[0037] Furthermore, during the cupping procedure, the two fixing blocks 6, the bottom micro telescopic rod 7, and the needle 8 are placed inside the two fixing housings 201. The micro telescopic rod 7 is in the extended state, so that the needle 8 is located inside the sponge strip 203 containing disinfectant. The sealing ring 204 at the bottom of the micro telescopic rod 7 wraps around the placement box 202, ensuring the airtightness of the sponge strip 203 inside the placement box 202. During this process, the sponge strip 203 is in close contact with the outer wall of the needle 8, and the needle 8 plays a disinfection role.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A rechargeable cupping and acupuncture dual-purpose device for internal medicine in traditional Chinese medicine, comprising a vacuum cover (1), characterized in that: The outer wall left side of the vacuum cover (1) is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft one (4), the outer wall right side of the vacuum cover (1) is fixedly connected with a rotating shaft two (5), the adjacent rotating shaft one (4) and rotating shaft two (5) are rotatably connected with a bidirectional threaded rod (3), the outer wall right side of the bidirectional threaded rod (3) penetrates the inner side of the rotating shaft two (5) and is fixedly connected with a rotating disc (9), the outer wall left and right sides of the bidirectional threaded rod (3) are threadedly connected with a fixed block (6), the far sides of the two fixed blocks (6) are fixedly connected with an extension column (17), the left end of the left extension column (17) is fixedly connected to the right side of the rotating shaft one (4), the right side of the right extension column (17) is fixedly connected to the left side of the rotating shaft two (5), the bottoms of the two fixed blocks (6) are fixedly connected with a micro telescopic rod (7), the bottom of the micro telescopic rod (7) is fixedly connected with a needle (8), the bottom of the needle (8) is provided with a disinfection mechanism (2), and the disinfection mechanism (2) is used for disinfecting the needle (8).

2. The dual-use device for charging cupping and acupuncture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The disinfection mechanism (2) comprises two fixed housings (201), the inner walls of the two fixed housings (201) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the vacuum cover (1), the inner wall bottoms of the two fixed housings (201) are fixedly connected with a placing box (202), the inner sides of the two placing boxes (202) are slidably connected with a sponge strip (203), the outer walls of the two needles (8) are slidably connected to the inner side of the sponge strip (203), the outer wall bottoms of the two micro telescopic rods (7) are fixedly connected with a sealing ring (204), the bottoms of the two sealing rings (204) are provided with a clamping groove (205), and the top of the placing box (202) is slidably connected to the inner side of the clamping groove (205).

3. The dual-use device for charging cupping and acupuncture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the vacuum cover (1) is fixedly connected with a power supply (12), and the top of the power supply (12) is provided with an interface (13).

4. The dual-use device for charging cupping and acupuncture according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the power supply (12) is fixedly connected with a vacuum pump (14), and the bottom of the vacuum pump (14) is provided with a heating piece (15).

5. The dual-use device for charging cupping and acupuncture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the vacuum cover (1) is fixedly connected with a rubber strip (16), and the outer wall of the rubber strip (16) is made of rubber material.

6. The dual-use device for charging cupping and acupuncture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall right side of the rotating shaft two (5) is provided with a threaded hole (11), and the left side of the rotating disc (9) is fixedly connected with a connecting rod (10).

7. The dual-use device for charging cupping and acupuncture according to claim 6, characterized in that: The outer wall of the connecting rod (10) is threadedly connected to the inner side of the threaded hole (11), and the diameter of the connecting rod (10) is matched with the inner diameter of the threaded hole (11).

8. The dual-use device for charging cupping and acupuncture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the rotating disc (9) is fixedly connected with an anti-skid ring (18), and the outer wall of the anti-skid ring (18) is made of silica gel material.