Meridian beating device for traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation nursing
By designing an automated meridian tapping device, which uses a servo motor to drive the linkage and tapping hammer for automated tapping, the problem of high physical exertion for medical staff is solved, operational efficiency is improved, and patient comfort is enhanced.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE 980TH HOSPITAL OF THE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY JOINT LOGISTICS SUPPORT FORCE
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-05
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, meridian tapping in traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation nursing requires a lot of physical strength from medical staff, resulting in soreness and discomfort in the arms.
A meridian tapping device for TCM rehabilitation and nursing was designed. It uses a servo motor to drive the connecting rod and the tapping hammer for automated tapping. The device achieves automatic tapping of the meridians on the patient's back through lifting and reciprocating rotation components, reducing manual operation.
The automated meridian tapping technique saves medical staff physical exertion, improves operational efficiency, and enhances patient comfort through the use of sponge pads and music players.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation and nursing technology, specifically to a meridian tapping device for traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation and nursing. Background Technology
[0002] The Bladder Meridian runs along both sides of the spine on the back. When this meridian passes through the back, it is about 1.5 inches away from the spine on both sides. In traditional Chinese medicine, the liver, heart, spleen, lungs and kidneys all have corresponding acupoints on this meridian. By tapping and other methods, the Bladder Meridian can be unblocked, thereby relieving various diseases.
[0003] Currently, in the process of TCM rehabilitation nursing, medical staff mostly use meridian hammers to manually tap the meridians on the patient's back. However, the long-term repetitive tapping action requires medical staff to expend a lot of physical strength, which can easily cause soreness and discomfort in their arms. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a meridian tapping device for traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation and nursing, which solves the technical problem that in the prior art, the use of a meridian hammer to manually tap the meridians on the patient's back requires medical staff to expend a lot of physical strength.
[0005] In view of the above problems, the technical solution proposed by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A meridian tapping device for traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation and nursing includes a support plate with a bracket on the support plate. A housing is housed inside the bracket, and vertical slide rails are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the bracket. Slider blocks are mounted on both sides of the housing and slidably connected to the slide rails. A lifting and lowering drive assembly for driving the housing to slide upwards or downwards is provided inside the bracket. A connecting rod is rotatably connected inside the housing, and a reciprocating rotation assembly for driving the connecting rod to rotate alternately in both directions is also provided inside the housing. One end of the connecting rod extends outwards from the outside of the housing, and several sets of connectors are connected to its surface. Both ends of each connector are equipped with a tapping hammer.
[0007] Furthermore, the lifting drive assembly includes a servo motor installed inside the bracket, a lead screw rotatably disposed in the bracket and connected to one end of the output shaft of the servo motor, and a threaded sleeve threaded onto the surface of the lead screw and fixedly connected to the housing.
[0008] Furthermore, the reciprocating rotation assembly includes a motor installed inside the housing, a rotating shaft connected to one end of the motor output shaft, a full bevel gear sleeved on the end of the rotating shaft, and two sets of half bevel gears disposed in the housing and sleeved on the surface of the connecting rod. Half of the surface of the half bevel gear has teeth and half is toothless, and the two sets of half bevel gears are arranged opposite to each other on the connecting rod. The full bevel gear is located between the two sets of half bevel gears and meshes with the two sets of half bevel gears respectively.
[0009] Furthermore, the striking hammer is slidably connected to the end of the connector via a damping rod. A spring is sleeved on the surface of the damping rod inside the connector. A baffle is also provided at one end of the damping rod inside the connector. One end of the spring abuts against the baffle, and the other end of the spring abuts against the inner wall of the connector.
[0010] Furthermore, a sponge pad is provided on the support plate, and a music player is installed on the support plate at the front side of the sponge pad.
[0011] Furthermore, the bottom of the support plate is provided with casters.
[0012] Furthermore, a storage groove is provided on the side wall of the support plate, and a drawer is slidably arranged inside the storage groove.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: When the user lies prone on the support board and aligns the spine in the middle of the back with the lower position of the connecting rod, the height position of the sleeve is adjusted by controlling the sliding of the sleeve up and down through the lifting drive component, so that the part of the sleeve protruding is close to the upper part of the user's back. After the adjustment is completed, the connecting rod is driven by the reciprocating rotation component to rotate back and forth alternately. During this process, the hammers at both ends of the connector will continuously and alternately strike the Bladder Meridian on both sides of the user's back spine, so as to unblock the meridian and relieve the disease. Moreover, the striking process no longer requires manual operation by medical staff, saving medical staff a lot of physical strength. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the lifting drive assembly structure in this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the reciprocating rotation component in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the connector in this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Support plate; 2. Bracket; 3. Housing; 4. Slide rail; 5. Slider; 6. Connecting rod; 7. Connector; 8. Hammer; 9. Servo motor; 10. Lead screw; 11. Screw sleeve; 12. Motor; 13. Shaft; 14. Full bevel gear; 15. Half bevel gear; 16. Damping rod; 17. Spring; 18. Baffle; 19. Sponge pad; 20. Music player; 21. Casters; 22. Storage slot; 23. Drawer. Detailed Implementation
[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0021] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0022] Please see Figure 1-4A meridian tapping device for traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation and nursing includes a support plate 1, a bracket 2 on the support plate 1, a housing 3 inside the bracket 2, vertical slide rails 4 on both sides of the inner wall of the bracket 2, and sliders 5 on both sides of the housing 3. The sliders 5 are slidably connected to the slide rails 4. The housing 3 is slidably connected to the inside of the bracket 2 through the slide rails 4 and sliders 5. When the housing 3 is driven, it will slide vertically up and down under the guidance of the slide rails 4 and sliders 5 without deviating. A lifting drive component is provided inside the bracket 2. The lifting drive component can generate an upward or downward driving force to drive the housing 3 to slide up or down, thereby adjusting the height of the housing 3. A connecting rod 6 is rotatably connected inside the housing 3. A reciprocating rotation component is also provided inside the housing 3. The reciprocating rotation component can drive the connecting rod 6 to reciprocate in both directions. One end of the connecting rod 6 extends out of the outside of the housing 3, and several sets of connecting heads 7 are connected to its surface. Both ends of the connecting heads 7 are provided with tapping hammers 8.
[0023] In use, the user lies prone on the support plate 1, aligning the spine in the middle of their back with the lower part of the connecting rod 6. The height of the sleeve 3 is adjusted by controlling the sliding of the lifting drive component, so that the part extending from the sleeve 3 is close to the upper part of the user's back. After adjustment, the connecting rod 6 is driven by the reciprocating rotation component to rotate back and forth alternately. At this time, the connecting rod 6 will drive the connecting head 7 to rotate back and forth alternately above the patient's spine. During this process, the hammers 8 at both ends of the connecting head 7 will continuously and alternately strike the Bladder Meridian on both sides of the user's spine, so as to unblock the meridian and relieve the disease. Moreover, the striking process no longer requires manual intervention by medical staff, saving them a lot of physical strength.
[0024] For further details, please refer to Figure 2 The lifting drive assembly includes a servo motor 9 installed inside the bracket 2, a lead screw 10 rotatably mounted in the bracket 2 and connected to one end of the output shaft of the servo motor 9, and a threaded sleeve 11 threaded onto the surface of the lead screw 10 and fixedly connected to the housing 3. When the output shaft of the servo motor 9 is started to rotate, it will drive the lead screw 10 to rotate. While the lead screw 10 is rotating, it will drive the threaded sleeve 11 threaded onto it to move up or down along the surface of the lead screw 10. At this time, the threaded sleeve 11 will generate an upward or downward driving force on the housing 3.
[0025] For further details, please refer to Figure 3The reciprocating rotation assembly includes a motor 12 installed inside the housing 3, a rotating shaft 13 connected to one end of the output shaft of the motor 12, a full bevel gear 14 sleeved at the end of the rotating shaft 13, and two sets of half bevel gears 15 set in the housing 3 and sleeved on the surface of the connecting rod 6. Half of the surface of the half bevel gear 15 has teeth and the other half has no teeth. The two sets of half bevel gears 15 are arranged opposite to each other on the connecting rod 6. The full bevel gear 14 is located between the two sets of half bevel gears 15 and meshes with each of the two sets of half bevel gears 15. When the motor 12 is started to rotate, the motor 12 will drive the full bevel gear 14 to rotate through the rotating shaft 13. During the rotation, the full bevel gear 14 will alternately drive the two sets of half bevel gears 15 to rotate. The two sets of opposite half bevel gears 15 rotate in opposite directions under the driving action of the full bevel gear 14. Therefore, the connecting rod 6 will reciprocate alternately in both directions under the drive of the two sets of half bevel gears 15.
[0026] For further details, please refer to Figure 4 The hammer 8 is slidably connected to the end of the connector 7 via a damping rod 16. Inside the connector 7, a spring 17 is fitted onto the surface of the damping rod 16. A baffle 18 is also provided at one end of the damping rod 16 inside the connector 7. One end of the spring 17 abuts against the baffle 18, and the other end of the spring 17 abuts against the inner wall of the connector 7. When the hammer 8 contacts and strikes the user's back, the damping rod 16 slides into the connector 7. At this time, the baffle 18 is compressed and acts as an elastic buffer against the damping rod 16. Under this buffering effect, the hammer 8 can avoid causing a large impact force on the user's back when it contacts the user's back, thereby preventing injury to the user's back meridians due to the large impact force of the hammer 8.
[0027] For further details, please refer to Figure 1 A sponge pad 19 is provided on the support plate 1. When the user lies face down on the support plate 1, the soft sponge pad 19 can directly contact the user's body parts, which improves the user's comfort. A music player 20 is installed on the support plate 1 at the front side of the sponge pad 19. During the meridian tapping therapy, music can be played to further relax the user and eliminate the noise generated during the tapping process, which further improves the user's comfort.
[0028] For further details, please refer to Figure 1 The bottom of the support plate 1 is equipped with casters 21, which roll in contact with the ground, making it easy for people to push the support plate 1 to the required position.
[0029] For further details, please refer to Figure 1The support plate 1 has a storage slot 22 on its side wall. A drawer 23 is slidably installed inside the storage slot 22. The drawer 23 can be pushed into or pulled out of the storage slot 22, making it convenient for users to store their personal belongings.
[0030] 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 meridian tapping device for traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation and nursing, comprising a support plate (1), characterized in that, A bracket (2) is provided on the support plate (1). A housing (3) is provided inside the bracket (2). Vertical slide rails (4) are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the bracket (2). Slider (5) is installed on both sides of the housing (3). The slider (5) is slidably connected to the slide rail (4). A lifting and lowering drive assembly for driving the housing (3) to slide up or down is provided inside the bracket (2). A connecting rod (6) is rotatably connected inside the housing (3). A reciprocating rotation assembly for driving the connecting rod (6) to rotate alternately in both directions is also provided inside the housing (3). One end of the connecting rod (6) extends out of the outer side of the housing (3), and several sets of connectors (7) are connected to its surface. Both ends of the connectors (7) are provided with hammers (8).
2. The meridian tapping device for traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation nursing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting drive assembly includes a servo motor (9) installed inside the bracket (2), a lead screw (10) rotatably disposed in the bracket (2) and connected to one end of the output shaft of the servo motor (9), and a threaded sleeve (11) threaded onto the surface of the lead screw (10) and fixedly connected to the housing (3).
3. The meridian tapping device for traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation nursing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reciprocating rotation assembly includes a motor (12) installed inside the housing (3), a rotating shaft (13) connected to one end of the output shaft of the motor (12), a full bevel gear (14) sleeved on the end of the rotating shaft (13), and two sets of half bevel gears (15) disposed in the housing (3) and sleeved on the surface of the connecting rod (6). Half of the surface of the half bevel gear (15) has teeth and half is toothless, and the two sets of half bevel gears (15) are arranged opposite to each other on the connecting rod (6). The full bevel gear (14) is located between the two sets of half bevel gears (15) and meshes with the two sets of half bevel gears (15) respectively.
4. The meridian tapping device for traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation nursing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hammer (8) is slidably connected to the end of the connector (7) via a damping rod (16). A spring (17) is sleeved on the surface of the damping rod (16) inside the connector (7). A baffle (18) is also provided at one end of the damping rod (16) inside the connector (7). One end of the spring (17) abuts against the baffle (18), and the other end of the spring (17) abuts against the inner wall of the connector (7).
5. The meridian tapping device for traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation nursing according to claim 1, characterized in that, A sponge pad (19) is provided on the support plate (1), and a music player (20) is installed on the support plate (1) at the front side of the sponge pad (19).
6. The meridian tapping device for traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation nursing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the support plate (1) is provided with casters (21).
7. The meridian tapping device for traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation nursing according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support plate (1) has a storage groove (22) on its side wall, and a drawer (23) is slidably installed inside the storage groove (22).