Tray for cupping jars
By designing a cupping tray, using an insulating coating and heat-conducting materials to maintain the temperature of the cupping jar, and combining a limiting pad and elastic materials to fix the cupping jar, the problem of rapid temperature drop in cold environments is solved, thus improving the therapeutic effect and operational efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- DONGZHIMEN HOSPITAL OF BEIJING UNIV OF CHINESE MEDICINE
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
The temperature of metal/glass cupping jars drops rapidly to room temperature in cold environments, causing local capillary contraction due to low temperature stimulation, which affects the therapeutic effect of "warming and unblocking the meridians". In addition, the additional heating of each cupping jar increases the time and operation process.
A cupping tray was designed, comprising an outer shell, a placement plate, and a heat source. The inner wall of the outer shell is coated with a heat-insulating coating, and the placement plate is made of a heat-conducting material. The entire tray is placed in a constant temperature water bath for heating. The heat-insulating coating and the heat-conducting material are used to maintain the temperature of the cupping jars. The cupping jars are fixed in place by a limiting pad and an elastic material to ensure the heating effect.
This method achieves a suitable temperature between the cupping jar and the patient's skin, reducing patient discomfort, shortening operation time, and improving treatment efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of medical care technology, and in particular to a cupping tray. Background Technology
[0002] Cupping is a traditional Chinese medicine tool used in cupping therapy. The working principle of cupping is to use methods such as combustion, suction, and compression to expel air from the cup, creating negative pressure. This causes the cup to adhere to specific areas of the body, producing widespread stimulation and resulting in local congestion or bruising, thus achieving the purpose of preventing and treating diseases. In traditional Chinese medicine outpatient cupping treatments, cupping jars are usually placed on a tray beforehand for use. Medical staff can then use the cupping jars from the tray as needed during the treatment.
[0003] Because metal / glass cupping jars have high thermal conductivity, when the ambient temperature is low (especially in winter), the temperature of the jar will drop rapidly to room temperature. In cold environments, the room temperature is much lower than the patient's skin temperature. If the jar opening, which is at a relatively low temperature, is placed directly on the patient's skin, the low temperature stimulation will cause local capillary constriction, affecting the therapeutic effect of "warming and unblocking the meridians". When medical staff heat the jar openings separately, heating each jar individually increases the time and procedures. Utility Model Content
[0004] This application provides a cupping tray to address the inventor's understanding that, due to the high thermal conductivity of metal / glass cupping jars, the temperature of the jar will quickly drop to room temperature when the ambient temperature is low (especially in winter). In cold environments, the room temperature is much lower than the patient's skin temperature. If the jar opening, which is at a relatively low temperature, is directly placed on the patient's skin, the low temperature stimulation will cause local capillary constriction, affecting the therapeutic effect of "warming and unblocking the meridians." Furthermore, when medical staff need to heat the jar opening separately, the process of heating each jar individually increases the time and procedures.
[0005] This application provides a cupping tray, including an outer shell and a placement plate. The surface of the placement plate is disposed on the inner wall of the outer shell. A heat source is disposed in the inner cavity of the outer shell and at the bottom of the placement plate. The inner wall of the outer shell is coated with a heat-insulating coating. The placement plate is made of a heat-conducting material.
[0006] In any of the above technical solutions, further, the placement plate has a groove inside, the inner wall of the groove is provided with a displacement plate, a rod is provided on one side of the displacement plate, the inner wall of the outer shell has a slot, the rod can pass through the placement plate and abut against the inner wall of the slot, and the inside of the groove and on the other side of the displacement plate is filled with elastic particles.
[0007] In any of the above technical solutions, a limiting pad is further provided on the top of the placement plate.
[0008] In any of the above technical solutions, the inner diameter of the limiting pad gradually decreases from the middle inner diameter to the inner diameter of the top and bottom inner diameters of the limiting pad.
[0009] In any of the above technical solutions, the bottom of the outer casing is further provided with an anti-slip pad.
[0010] In any of the above technical solutions, the number of the limiting pads is further multiplied.
[0011] In any of the above technical solutions, the top of the placement plate is provided with a differentiating coating, and there are multiple differentiating coatings, with multiple limiting pads arranged on different differentiating coatings according to their size.
[0012] In any of the above technical solutions, a handle is further provided on the top of the outer casing.
[0013] In any of the above technical solutions, the inner wall of the limiting pad is further provided with anti-slip texture.
[0014] In any of the above technical solutions, the number of grooves is multiple, and the number of displacement plates, insertion rods and slots is also multiple.
[0015] The main benefits of this application are:
[0016] 1. Before use, place the entire tray into a constant temperature water bath. When the tray is removed, the heat is directed to the placement plate due to the heat insulation coating and the heat-conducting material. This allows the cupping jar to be heated when placed on the placement plate, ensuring that the cupping jar is in close contact with the patient at a suitable temperature, reducing patient discomfort, and shortening the operation time for medical staff.
[0017] 2. The inner diameter of the top of the limiting pad is smaller than the inner diameter of the can opening, while the inner diameter of the middle part of the limiting pad is greater than or equal to the inner diameter of the can opening. Due to the elasticity of the limiting pad, the cupping jar is fixed by the rebound effect of the limiting pad when the can opening is inserted into the limiting pad, while ensuring that the can opening is inclined towards the placement plate to ensure the heating effect of the can opening.
[0018] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are for illustrative purposes only and do not necessarily limit the scope of this application. The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate the subject matter of this application. Furthermore, the specification and drawings serve to explain the principles of this application. Attached Figure Description
[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram (front sectional view) of the tray structure according to an embodiment of this application.
[0021] Figure 2 This is a top view of the placement plate and its connection structure according to an embodiment of this application.
[0022] Figure 3 Examples of embodiments in this application Figure 1 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram (front view) of the tray structure in an embodiment of this application.
[0024] icon:
[0025] 100 - Outer shell; 101 - Placement plate; 102 - Thermal insulation coating; 103 - Groove; 104 - Displacement plate; 105 - Insert rod; 106 - Elastic particles; 107 - Limiting pad; 108 - Anti-slip pad; 109 - Differentiating coating; 110 - Handle. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this application, but not all embodiments.
[0027] Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0028] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0029] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.
[0030] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4 In one or more embodiments, a cupping tray is provided, including a housing 100 and a placement plate 101. The surface of the placement plate 101 is disposed on the inner wall of the housing 100. A heat source is disposed in the inner cavity of the housing 100 and at the bottom of the placement plate 101. The inner wall of the housing 100 is coated with a heat-insulating coating 102. The placement plate 101 is made of a heat-conducting material. An anti-slip pad 108 is disposed at the bottom of the housing 100. A handle 110 is disposed at the top of the housing 100.
[0031] In this embodiment, the tray is placed in a constant temperature water bath before use to heat the heat source. After the tray is removed, the heat is directed to the placement plate 101 by the heat insulation coating 102 and the heat-conducting material. When the cupping jar is placed on the placement plate 101, the cupping jar is heated, ensuring that the cupping jar is at a suitable temperature for the patient, reducing patient discomfort, and shortening the operation time for medical staff. Paraffin wax is preferred as the heat source. Before use, the tray is placed in a constant temperature water bath (existing equipment in the outpatient department) for heating. After heating for a set time, the paraffin wax melts into a liquid state to store heat. The heat emitted by the liquid paraffin wax will heat the cupping jar through the placement plate 101. Depending on the actual situation, the heat source can be selected to heat liquids, solids, etc. The anti-slip mat 108 can reduce the friction between the tray and the corresponding surface after the tray is placed in a suitable position to ensure the stability of the tray. The handle 110 is provided to facilitate medical staff to pick up the tray.
[0032] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments, the placement plate 101 has a groove 103 inside, the inner wall of the groove 103 is provided with a displacement plate 104, a rod 105 is provided on one side of the displacement plate 104, and the inner wall of the outer shell 100 has a slot. The rod 105 can pass through the placement plate 101 and abut against the inner wall of the slot. The inside of the groove 103 and the other side of the displacement plate 104 is filled with elastic particles 106. There are multiple grooves 103, and multiple displacement plates 104, rods 105 and slots.
[0033] In this embodiment, the placement plate 101 can be inserted into the outer shell 100 until the insertion rod 105 is inserted into the slot through the displacement plate 104 under the rebound action of the elastic particles 106, thereby fixing the placement plate 101 so as to facilitate the replacement of the heat source in the inner cavity of the outer shell 100; wherein when the heat source is liquid, a liquid level line can be set in the inner cavity of the outer shell 100 so as to control the amount of liquid injected when the heat source is replaced.
[0034] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, a limiting pad 107 is provided on the top of the placement plate 101. The inner diameter of the limiting pad 107 gradually decreases from the middle to the top and bottom inner diameters. There are multiple limiting pads 107. A differentiating coating 109 is provided on the top of the placement plate 101. There are multiple differentiating coatings 109. Multiple limiting pads 107 are arranged on different differentiating coatings 109 according to their size. The inner wall of the limiting pad 107 is provided with anti-slip texture.
[0035] In this embodiment, the inner diameter of the top of the limiting pad 107 is smaller than the inner diameter of the cup opening, while the inner diameter of the middle part of the limiting pad 107 is greater than or equal to the inner diameter of the cup opening. Due to the elastic material of the limiting pad 107, when the cup opening is inserted into the limiting pad 107, the cupping jar is fixed by the rebound effect of the limiting pad 107, while ensuring that the cup opening is inclined towards the placement plate 101 to ensure the heating effect of the cup opening. The anti-slip texture increases the friction between the cup opening and the limiting pad 107, thereby improving the firmness of the cupping jar. The limiting pads 107 are of different sizes to meet the needs of fixing cupping jars of different sizes, and the setting of the distinguishing coating 109 makes it easier for medical staff to know the size of the cupping jar, shortening the time required for medical staff to identify the cupping jar.
[0036] Specifically, the working principle of the cupping tray provided in this application is as follows:
[0037] Before use, the entire tray is placed in a constant temperature water bath to heat the heat source. When the tray is removed, the heat is directed to the placement plate 101 by the heat insulation coating 102 and the heat-conducting material placement plate 101.
[0038] The inner diameter of the top of the limiting pad 107 is smaller than the inner diameter of the can opening, while the inner diameter of the middle part of the limiting pad 107 is greater than or equal to the inner diameter of the can opening. Due to the elastic material of the limiting pad 107, when the can opening is inserted into the limiting pad 107, the rebound effect of the limiting pad 107 is used to fix the cupping jar, while ensuring that the can opening is inclined towards the placement plate 101.
[0039] The heat from the heat source heats the mouth of the cupping jar through the placement plate 101 to ensure that the cupping jar fits the patient at a suitable temperature, reducing patient discomfort and shortening the operation time for medical staff.
[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application 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 or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.
Claims
1. A tray for cupping, characterized in that, The device includes an outer shell and a placement plate. The surface of the placement plate is disposed on the inner wall of the outer shell. A heat source is disposed in the inner cavity of the outer shell and at the bottom of the placement plate. The inner wall of the outer shell is coated with a heat-insulating coating. The placement plate is made of a thermally conductive material.
2. A cupping tray according to claim 1, characterized in that, The placement plate has a groove inside, and a displacement plate is provided on the inner wall of the groove. A rod is provided on one side of the displacement plate. A slot is provided on the inner wall of the outer shell. The rod can pass through the placement plate and abut against the inner wall of the slot. The groove and the side of the displacement plate are filled with elastic particles.
3. A tray for cupping according to claim 1, characterized in that, A limiting pad is provided on the top of the placement plate.
4. A tray for cupping according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner diameter of the limiting pad gradually decreases from the middle to the top and bottom inner diameters of the limiting pad.
5. A tray for cupping according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the outer casing is provided with an anti-slip pad.
6. A tray for cupping according to claim 3, characterized in that, The number of the limiting pads is multiple.
7. A tray for cupping according to claim 6, characterized in that, The top of the placement plate is provided with a differentiating coating, and there are multiple differentiating coatings. Multiple positioning pads are arranged on different differentiating coatings according to their size.
8. A tray for cupping according to claim 1, characterized in that, A handle is provided on the top of the casing.
9. A tray for cupping according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the limiting pad is provided with anti-slip texture.
10. A tray for cupping according to claim 2, characterized in that, There are multiple grooves, and there are multiple displacement plates, insertion rods, and slots.