Multifunctional auricular point measuring device

By designing a multifunctional ear acupoint measuring device, simultaneous detection of ear acupoint impedance and temperature is achieved, solving the problem of single function in existing technologies, improving the accuracy and convenience of detection, and supporting abnormal prompts and data storage.

CN224113004UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14INST OF ACUPUNCTURE & MOXIBUSTION CHINA ACADEMY OF CHINESE MEDICAL SCI
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CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
INST OF ACUPUNCTURE & MOXIBUSTION CHINA ACADEMY OF CHINESE MEDICAL SCI
Filing Date
2024-12-27
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

Existing ear acupoint detection instruments have limited functionality and cannot simultaneously detect the impedance and temperature of ear acupoints, making it difficult for doctors to comprehensively analyze the condition.

Method used

A multifunctional auricular acupoint measurement device was designed, integrating an impedance detection unit and a temperature detection unit. Through the coordinated design of the electrode head and temperature sensor inside and outside the sleeve, synchronous impedance and temperature measurement can be achieved. It is equipped with an indicator light to indicate abnormalities and supports data storage and external interface transmission.

Benefits of technology

It enables simultaneous detection of auricular impedance and temperature, improving the accuracy and comprehensiveness of detection, and provides abnormality alerts and data storage functions, making it easier for doctors to analyze patients' conditions.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a multifunctional auricular point measuring device which comprises a pen-shaped shell, one end of the pen-shaped shell is provided with a detection head, the detection head is connected with a processor inside the pen-shaped shell, and the processor is connected with a display screen; the detection head comprises an impedance detection unit, a temperature detection unit and a sleeve, the impedance detection unit comprises a positive electrode tip and a negative electrode tip, the two electrode tips are symmetrically arranged on the outer side of the sleeve, and the two electrode tips can form a loop on the two sides of an acupuncture point so as to detect the impedance of the acupuncture point and transmit the impedance to the processor; the temperature detection unit comprises a temperature sensor, the temperature sensor is fixed to the inner side of the sleeve, and when the sleeve abuts against the acupuncture point, the temperature sensor can detect the temperature of the acupuncture point and transmit the temperature to the processor; and the processor can display the detected impedance data and temperature data on the display screen. According to the utility model, the detection head comprising the electrode tip and the temperature sensor is arranged, so that impedance and temperature detection can be realized at the same time; and the user can conveniently detect and analyze the illness state.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ear acupoint detection, and in particular to a multifunctional ear acupoint measuring device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of electronic detection technology, modern electronic detection technology combined with traditional medical diagnostic theories has promoted the popularization of traditional acupoint diagnosis and treatment, reduced the difficulty of acupoint diagnosis, and made acupoint diagnosis information-based in a digital way.

[0003] According to the theory of meridians in traditional Chinese medicine, the auricle is a place where meridians of the human body converge, corresponding to and connecting with the meridians of the whole body. Therefore, when the human body is diseased, there will often be changes in the characteristics of certain acupoints on the auricle, such as changes in impedance or temperature. By detecting the characteristics of acupoints on the auricle, the health of other organs of the human body can be indirectly detected, providing a convenient detection method for understanding the condition.

[0004] Most ear acupoint detectors on the market can only detect one of the data, either impedance or temperature. Their functions are limited and they cannot detect the characteristics of ear acupoints from multiple dimensions. Therefore, they are not conducive to doctors' comprehensive analysis and understanding of the condition. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention provides a multifunctional ear acupoint measuring device, which can simultaneously measure impedance and temperature. The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0006] A multifunctional auricular acupoint measuring device includes a pen-shaped housing with a detection head at one end. The detection head is connected to a processor inside the pen-shaped housing, and the processor is connected to a display screen. The detection head includes an impedance detection unit, a temperature detection unit, and a sleeve. The impedance detection unit includes two electrodes, positive and negative, symmetrically arranged on the outside of the sleeve. The two electrodes can form a circuit on both sides of the acupoint to detect the impedance of the acupoint and transmit the data to the processor. The temperature detection unit includes a temperature sensor fixed inside the sleeve. When the sleeve contacts the acupoint, the temperature sensor detects the temperature of the acupoint and transmits it to the processor. The processor can display the detected impedance and temperature data on the display screen.

[0007] Furthermore, an indicator light is provided on the pen-shaped casing to indicate whether the test results are abnormal.

[0008] Furthermore, there are three indicator lights, which can respectively indicate impedance abnormality, temperature abnormality, and normal impedance and temperature.

[0009] Furthermore, the pen-shaped casing is equipped with an acupoint switching button and a detection button. The acupoint switching button can adjust the acupoint to be detected and display the acupoint name on the display screen. Pressing the detection button can detect the current acupoint.

[0010] Furthermore, the processor is connected to the memory, which can store the detected data; a storage button is provided on the pen-shaped housing, and pressing the storage button can store the data of the current acupoint measurement into the memory.

[0011] Furthermore, an external interface is provided at the end of the pen-shaped housing away from the detection head, which can be connected to an external device to transmit data.

[0012] Furthermore, the electrode head can slide relative to the sleeve, which is fixedly installed inside the pen-shaped housing. One end of the electrode head extends out of the end of the pen-shaped housing, and the other end of the electrode head is connected to an elastic component, which is fixedly installed inside the pen-shaped housing. The elastic component can control the pressure of the electrode head on the acupoint during detection.

[0013] Furthermore, the electrode head is arc-shaped and fitted to the outer wall of the sleeve. A guide protrusion is provided on the outer wall of the sleeve, and the two sides of the electrode head along the length direction respectively abut against the side walls of the guide protrusion so that the electrode head can slide in a straight line.

[0014] Furthermore, the electrode head is connected to the electrode base, and a fixing post is provided at the end of the electrode base away from the electrode head. An installation plate is fixedly installed inside the pen-shaped housing, and an installation post is provided on the installation plate. One end of the elastic component is connected to the fixing post, and the other end is connected to the installation post. A through hole coaxial with the sleeve is provided on the axis of the fixing post, and a through hole coaxial with the sleeve is also provided at the axis of the installation post.

[0015] Furthermore, a power button is located on the side of the pen-shaped housing away from the detection head to control the device's on and off states.

[0016] This utility model's multifunctional auricular acupoint measuring device is simple to use and ingeniously designed. By setting up a detection head containing an electrode and a temperature sensor, it can simultaneously detect impedance and temperature. At the same time, the temperature sensor is fixed inside the sleeve, and the electrode head is connected by an elastic component on the outside of the sleeve, ensuring the accuracy of temperature and impedance detection. In addition, there is an alarm prompt when the detection result is abnormal, data can be stored with one click, and the data can be transferred to external devices, which greatly facilitates users in detecting and analyzing diseases.

[0017] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of this utility model. In order to better understand the technical means of this utility model and to implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, and to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of this utility model more obvious and understandable, specific embodiments of this utility model are given below. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the multifunctional ear acupoint measuring device of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the external interface of the multifunctional ear acupoint measuring device of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the detection head of the multifunctional ear acupoint measuring device of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the extended state of the electrode head of the multifunctional ear acupoint measuring device of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the retracted state of the electrode head of the multifunctional ear acupoint measuring device of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To better understand the purpose, function, and specific design of this utility model, the following description of the multifunctional ear acupoint measuring device is provided in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the multifunctional auricular acupoint measuring device of this utility model includes a pen-shaped housing 1, with a detection head 2 provided at one end of the pen-shaped housing 1. The detection head 2 is connected to a processor inside the pen-shaped housing 1, and the processor is connected to a display screen 11. The detection head 2 includes an impedance detection unit, a temperature detection unit, and a sleeve 21. The impedance detection unit includes two electrode heads 22, one positive and one negative, which are symmetrically arranged on the outside of the sleeve 21. The two electrode heads 22 can form a circuit on both sides of the acupoint to detect the impedance of the acupoint and transmit it to the processor. The temperature detection unit includes a temperature sensor 23, which is fixed to the inside of the sleeve 21. When the sleeve 21 is in contact with the acupoint, the temperature sensor 23 can detect the temperature of the acupoint and transmit it to the processor. The processor can display the detected impedance data and temperature data on the display screen 11.

[0026] Specifically, the pen-shaped housing 1 contains a circuit board connected to a battery, which powers the circuit board. The processor and display screen 11 are also connected to the circuit board. Preferably, the pen-shaped housing 1 has an acupoint switching button 12 and a detection button 13. The acupoint switching button 12 adjusts the currently selected acupoint and displays the acupoint name on the display screen 11. Pressing the detection button 13 performs a detection on the current acupoint. After detecting one acupoint, pressing the acupoint switching button 12 moves to the next acupoint, and the corresponding acupoint is detected according to the acupoint name displayed on the display screen 11.

[0027] In this embodiment, the processor is connected to a memory, which is also mounted on the circuit board. The memory can store the detected data. A storage button 14 is also provided on the pen-shaped housing 1; pressing the storage button 14 stores the currently measured data into the memory. Preferably, an external interface 15 is provided at the end of the pen-shaped housing 1 furthest from the detection head 2. The external interface 15 can be connected to an external device to transmit data. The external interface can be a USB interface or a Type-C interface. Preferably, a protective cover 17 is detachably connected to the external interface 15.

[0028] It is worth noting that the pen-shaped housing 1 is also equipped with indicator lights 16 to indicate whether the detection results are abnormal. In this embodiment, there are three indicator lights 16, which can respectively indicate impedance abnormality, temperature abnormality, and normal impedance and temperature. Specifically, the three indicator lights 16 are red, yellow, and green. When the impedance and temperature of the detected acupoint are both normal, the green indicator light 16 lights up; when the impedance of the detected acupoint is abnormal, the red indicator light 16 lights up; when the temperature of the detected acupoint is abnormal, the yellow indicator light 16 lights up; when both the impedance and temperature of the detected acupoint are abnormal, the red and yellow indicator lights 16 light up simultaneously. When an indicator light 16 indicates an abnormality, i.e., the red indicator light 16 lights up, or the yellow indicator light 16 lights up, or both the red and yellow indicator lights 16 light up simultaneously, the storage button 14 is pressed to store the abnormal data.

[0029] like Figure 3-5As shown, since the measured value of acupoint impedance changes depending on the force applied by the user, the electrode head 22 in this embodiment can slide relative to the sleeve 21. The sleeve 21 is fixedly installed inside the pen-shaped housing 1, and the end of the sleeve 21 is flush with the end of the pen-shaped housing 1. One end of the electrode head 22 extends out of the end of the pen-shaped housing 1, and the other end of the electrode head 22 is connected to the elastic component 3. The elastic component 3 is fixedly installed inside the pen-shaped housing 1. When testing, the user places the electrode head 22 at the acupoint and applies pressure to the pen-shaped housing 1. The electrode head 22 retracts into the pen-shaped housing 1 under the force, and the end of the pen-shaped housing 1 and the sleeve 21 are in contact with the acupoint. At this time, no matter how much pressure is applied, the resultant force on the electrode head 22 is the restoring force applied by the elastic component 3. Therefore, each time a test is performed, the elastic component 3 can control the pressure of the electrode head 22 on the acupoint during the test, thereby ensuring that the force on the electrode head 22 during the test is a constant value, ensuring the accuracy of impedance measurement, and reducing the difficulty of measurement. In addition, since the end of the sleeve 21 is flush with and fixed to the end of the pen-shaped housing 1, and the temperature sensor 23 is also fixed inside the sleeve 21, the distance between the temperature sensor 23 and the acupoint is fixed each time a measurement is performed, thus ensuring the accuracy of temperature detection.

[0030] Specifically, in this embodiment, the electrode head 22 is arc-shaped and conforms to the outer wall of the sleeve 21. A guide protrusion 211 is provided on the outer wall of the sleeve 21. Both sides of the electrode head 22 along its length abut against the sidewalls of the guide protrusion 211, allowing the electrode head 22 to slide in a straight line. The electrode head 22 is connected to the electrode base 4. A fixing post 41 is provided at one end of the electrode base 4 away from the electrode head 22. A mounting plate 5 is fixedly installed inside the pen-shaped housing 1. The mounting plate 5 has mounting posts 51. One end of the elastic member 3 is connected to the fixing post 41, and the other end is connected to the mounting post 51. The elastic member 3 is preferably a spring.

[0031] It is worth noting that a through hole coaxial with the sleeve 21 is provided on the axis of the fixing post 41, and a through hole coaxial with the sleeve 21 is also provided at the axis of the mounting post 51. The through holes on the electrode base 4 and the mounting plate 5 are used for the wiring of the temperature sensor 23 to avoid interference between the electrode head 22 and the wires of the temperature sensor 23 when the electrode base 4 slides. Understandably, the mounting plate 5 is also provided with two wire-passing holes for the wiring of the electrode head 22.

[0032] Preferably, to facilitate the switching on and off of the device, a power button 18 is provided on the side of the pen-shaped housing 1 away from the detection head 2 to control the opening and closing of the device. At the same time, placing the power button 18 on the side away from the detection head 2 also prevents accidental activation of the power button 18 during measurement, which could cause the device to shut down.

[0033] This utility model's multifunctional auricular acupoint measuring device is simple to use and ingeniously designed. By setting up a detection head containing an electrode and a temperature sensor, it can simultaneously detect impedance and temperature. At the same time, the temperature sensor is fixed inside the sleeve, and the electrode head is connected by an elastic component on the outside of the sleeve, ensuring the accuracy of temperature and impedance detection. In addition, there is an alarm prompt when the detection result is abnormal, data can be stored with one click, and the data can be transferred to external devices, which greatly facilitates users in detecting and analyzing diseases.

[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and not to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A multifunctional auricular acupoint measuring device, characterized in that, The device includes a pen-shaped housing with a detection head at one end. The detection head is connected to a processor inside the pen-shaped housing, and the processor is connected to a display screen. The detection head includes an impedance detection unit, a temperature detection unit, and a sleeve. The impedance detection unit includes two electrode heads, positive and negative, symmetrically arranged on the outside of the sleeve. The two electrode heads can form a circuit on both sides of the acupoint to detect the impedance of the acupoint and transmit it to the processor. The temperature detection unit includes a temperature sensor fixed inside the sleeve. When the sleeve is in contact with the acupoint, the temperature sensor can detect the temperature of the acupoint and transmit it to the processor. The processor can display the detected impedance data and temperature data on the display screen.

2. The multifunctional auricular acupoint measuring device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pen-shaped casing is equipped with indicator lights to indicate whether the test results are abnormal.

3. The multifunctional auricular acupoint measuring device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, There are three indicator lights, which can respectively indicate impedance abnormality, temperature abnormality, and both impedance and temperature are normal.

4. The multifunctional auricular acupoint measuring device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pen-shaped casing is equipped with an acupoint switching button and a detection button. The acupoint switching button can be used to select the acupoint to be detected and display the name of the acupoint on the screen. Pressing the detection button can detect the current acupoint.

5. The multifunctional auricular acupoint measuring device as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The processor is connected to the memory, which can store the detected data; a storage button is provided on the pen-shaped housing, and pressing the storage button can store the data of the current acupoint measurement into the memory.

6. The multifunctional auricular acupoint measuring device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The pen-shaped housing has an external interface at the end away from the detection head, which can be connected to an external device to transmit data.

7. The multifunctional auricular acupoint measuring device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The electrode head can slide relative to the sleeve, which is fixedly installed inside the pen-shaped housing. One end of the electrode head extends out of the end of the pen-shaped housing, and the other end of the electrode head is connected to an elastic component, which is fixedly installed inside the pen-shaped housing. The elastic component can control the pressure of the electrode head on the acupoint during detection.

8. The multifunctional auricular acupoint measuring device as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The electrode head is arc-shaped and fits against the outer wall of the sleeve. The outer wall of the sleeve has guide protrusions. The two sides of the electrode head along the length direction abut against the side walls of the guide protrusions, so that the electrode head can slide in a straight line.

9. The multifunctional auricular acupoint measuring device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The electrode head is connected to the electrode base. A fixing post is provided at the end of the electrode base away from the electrode head. An installation plate is fixedly installed inside the pen-shaped housing. An installation post is provided on the installation plate. One end of the elastic component is connected to the fixing post, and the other end is connected to the installation post. A through hole coaxial with the sleeve is provided on the axis of the fixing post. A through hole coaxial with the sleeve is also provided at the axis of the installation post.

10. The multifunctional auricular acupoint measuring device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A power button is located on the side of the pen-shaped housing away from the detection head to control the device's on and off operation.