Half-wrapped adjustable elastic pressing type needle warming moxibustion ash storage device
By designing a semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash storage device, which adopts a stainless steel mesh structure and spring adjustment knob, the safety and ease of use issues of existing warm acupuncture ash storage devices have been solved, realizing efficient and safe operation of warm acupuncture and promoting the popularization of traditional Chinese medicine in urban and rural communities.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 智勇
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing warm needle acupuncture ash storage devices have several drawbacks: paper pieces are difficult to observe and are easily lost; needle cap type devices are prone to burns; semi-enclosed supports are unstable and heavy; fully enclosed types have poor air circulation and are prone to waste; and warm needle acupuncture boxes are bulky and difficult to use locally.
A semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash storage device was designed. It adopts a stainless steel mesh structure and uses springs and adjustment knobs to fix the needle handles, avoiding direct contact with the skin. It enables quick height adjustment and loading/unloading, ensuring that the moxa ash does not fall off and that heat transfer is not hindered.
It improves the safety and accuracy of warm acupuncture, reduces the risk of cross-infection of body fluids, enhances the safety and efficiency of traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture, and is suitable for the popularization and development of traditional Chinese medicine in urban and rural communities.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to a warm acupuncture ash storage device, and more particularly to a semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash storage device. Background Technology
[0002] With rapid economic development, improved living standards, and heightened health awareness, the demand for traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) health preservation among urban and rural residents is growing rapidly. Warm acupuncture is an important TCM health preservation method, combining acupuncture and moxibustion—two traditional external treatment methods. Due to its unique efficacy and wide applicability, it has been widely used in urban and rural communities.
[0003] In traditional warm needling moxibustion, the moxa wool wrapped around the needle handle or the moxa stick inserted can easily fall off during moxibustion, causing burns to the skin or burning of clothing and bedding. In addition, it is often necessary to add paper to the acupoints to insulate against the heat and relieve the burning sensation of patients, which is very inconvenient. As an indispensable auxiliary tool in warm needling moxibustion therapy, the market demand for warm needling moxibustion ash storage devices has also increased.
[0004] Currently, the use of warm acupuncture ash storage devices in urban and rural communities is expanding rapidly, showing a positive development trend. Many different types of warm acupuncture devices are available on the market, but each has its own shortcomings:
[0005] 1. The paper covers the moxibustion site, making it impossible for doctors to observe the condition of the moxibustion site in time and make adjustments. In addition, the paper is easy to lose or damage, and cannot be sterilized to ensure hygiene and safety. Over time, the amount of paper wasted is very large, which is not environmentally friendly.
[0006] 2. The base of the needle cap type warm acupuncture ash holder is small and the holes are large. When using it, the moxa fire and ash are easy to fall off and burn the skin and bed sheets.
[0007] 3. The semi-enclosed bracket type warm needle acupuncture ash storage device has the risk of unstable support during use. Its heavy weight can easily bend the acupuncture needle, thus affecting acupuncture and causing safety hazards.
[0008] 4. The fully enclosed moxibustion ash storage device, because it completely encloses the moxa stick, does not allow air to circulate, which can easily lead to incomplete combustion of the moxa stick and waste. It also causes trouble when replacing and lighting the moxa stick, and the cost is relatively high.
[0009] 5. Due to its large size, the warm needle acupuncture box is inconvenient to use and makes it difficult to perform warm needle acupuncture on a small area. The design of separating the needle from the moxa stick also changes the traditional way of using warm needle acupuncture, lacking the heat conduction process of moxibustion on the needle, which weakens the effect of warm needle acupuncture. Utility Model Content
[0010] The purpose of this application is to propose a semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash storage device that does not directly contact the patient's skin during use, thus reducing the risk of cross-infection of bodily fluids.
[0011] This application is implemented as follows: a semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash storage device includes a first cover with an open upper end, an outer rod fixed to the bottom surface of the first cover, and the upper end of the first cover is an oblique opening with one side higher than the other, with the first cover on the higher side being the ash receiving part.
[0012] Symmetrical first sockets are provided on the outer rod;
[0013] A first inner rod and a second inner rod are inserted into the outer rod, and a spring is connected between the first inner rod and the second inner rod.
[0014] The second inner rod is fixed inside the outer rod, and the first inner rod can slide inside the inner rod;
[0015] A symmetrical second socket is provided on the first inner rod, and the second socket matches the first socket.
[0016] The first cover includes a bottom mesh on the bottom surface, and a side mesh surrounding the bottom mesh. The upper end of the side mesh is an slanted opening with one side higher than the other, and the side mesh on the higher side is the ash receiving part.
[0017] The outer rod is a hollow rod with one end open and the other end closed. A button is inserted into the open end. One end of the button is located outside the outer rod, and the other end of the button is located inside the outer rod and connected to the first inner rod.
[0018] The open end of the outer rod is provided with a latch to prevent the first inner rod from moving outward.
[0019] The first inner rod is a hollow rod with one end open and the other end closed. The open end of the first inner rod is in the same direction as the open end of the outer rod. Symmetrical protrusions are provided on the inner wall of the open end of the first inner rod. The outer wall of the end of the button that extends into the outer rod is provided with a groove that matches the protrusions.
[0020] A screw hole is provided on the closed end of the outer rod, and an adjustment knob is screwed into the screw hole. The inner end of the adjustment knob is rotatably connected to the second inner rod.
[0021] The adjustment knob includes an end located on the outside of the outer rod, with a screw and a guide rod sequentially and integrally connected to one side of the end, and a connecting piece provided on the guide rod.
[0022] An insertion port is provided on the end of the second inner rod facing the adjustment knob. An annular slot is provided on the outside of the insertion port, which is coaxially arranged and connected to the insertion port. The aforementioned light rod is inserted into the insertion port, and the aforementioned connecting piece is placed in the annular slot.
[0023] A second cover is fastened to the upper port of the first cover.
[0024] The lower port of the second cover is an oblique opening with the same inclination direction as the upper port of the first cover. The first cover and the second cover are combined to form a cylindrical shape with the upper port flush.
[0025] By implementing the above technical solution, this application combines a first cover and an outer rod. The first cover is used to collect moxa ash, and the combination of the outer rod, the first inner rod, and the second inner rod is used to fix the entire assembly to the handle of the acupuncture needle. It does not directly act on the human body, can be disinfected and reused, is thin and heat-permeable, and allows for quick height adjustment and assembly / disassembly. The stainless steel mesh structure prevents moxa ash from falling while not hindering heat transmission, making the acupuncture process more precise and efficient. It is easy to operate by pressing and removing the needle, avoiding discomfort caused by excessive temperature. It does not directly contact the patient's skin during use, reducing the risk of cross-infection of bodily fluids, and helps enhance the safety of traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture for urban and rural community residents, promoting the popularization and development of traditional Chinese medicine in urban and rural communities. This application has an ingenious design, is easy for physicians to operate, and residents can also perform it themselves at home. This will alleviate the problem of strained medical resources in urban and rural communities to a certain extent and improve the quality and efficiency of medical services. Attached Figure Description
[0026] The specific structure of this application is given by the following figures and embodiments:
[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this application;
[0028] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this application;
[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the adjustment knob and the second inner rod;
[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the button and the first inner rod;
[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for adding a second cover;
[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the second cover and the first cover.
[0033] Legend: 1. Weight reduction part, 2. First cover, 2-1. Clamping edge, 3. Ash receiving part, 4. Adjustment knob, 4-1. Connecting piece, 4-2. Smooth rod, 4-3. Screw, 5. Second inner rod, 6. Spring, 7. First socket, 8. Second socket, 9. First inner rod, 9-1. Protrusion, 10. Outer rod, 10-1. Clamping slot, 11. Button, 12. Bottom mesh, 13. Second cover, 13-1. Clamping head. Detailed Implementation
[0034] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0035] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs; the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the application. The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.
[0036] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.
[0037] It should be understood that the terms "center", "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" 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.
[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0039] In this application, "and / or" is merely a way of describing the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist; for example, A and / or B can represent three cases: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.
[0040] It should be noted that in this application, the words "in some embodiments," "exemplarily," and "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described in this application as "in some embodiments," "exemplarily," or "for example" should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or design solutions. Specifically, the use of words such as "in some embodiments," "exemplarily," and "for example" is intended to present related concepts in a specific manner, meaning that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of the above words in various places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will explicitly and implicitly understand that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.
[0041] Example: Figure 1-6 As shown, the semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash storage device includes a first cover 2 with an open upper end, an outer rod 10 fixed on the bottom surface of the first cover 2, and the upper end of the first cover 2 is a slanted opening with one side higher than the other. The first cover 2 located on the higher side is the ash receiving part 3.
[0042] A symmetrical first insertion port 7 is provided on the outer rod 10;
[0043] A first inner rod 9 and a second inner rod 5 are inserted into the outer rod 10, and a spring is connected between the first inner rod 9 and the second inner rod 5.
[0044] The second inner rod 5 is fixed inside the outer rod 10, and the first inner rod 9 can slide inside the inner rod 10;
[0045] A symmetrical second socket 8 is provided on the first inner rod 9, and the second socket 8 matches the first socket 7.
[0046] The first cover 2 of this application is made of medical-grade 304 stainless steel. The outer rod 10, the first inner rod 9, and the second inner rod 5 are made of polyester (PET) plastic. This makes the application strong, lightweight, sterilizable, and reusable. In use, after inserting the acupuncture needle into the corresponding acupoint, the position of the first inner rod 9 is moved to align the first insertion port 7 and the second insertion port 8. The needle handle is then inserted into the aligned first insertion port 7 and second insertion port 8. The first inner rod 9 is then moved again to clamp the needle handle between the first insertion port 7 and the second insertion port 8, with the ash-collecting part 3 tilted towards the acupuncture needle. Then, burning mugwort is placed inside the first cover 2. As the mugwort burns, the heat and smoke generated act on the skin surface, promoting local blood circulation and thus achieving the effect of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis. After entering the body, it can expel cold from the body and dispel wind-cold. Moxibustion can also harmonize yin and yang, promote qi and blood circulation, dispel blood stasis and nodules, warm yang and replenish deficiency, invigorate the middle and benefit qi, restore yang and rescue from collapse, and enhance immunity.
[0047] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown, the first cover 2 includes a bottom mesh 12 located on the bottom surface, and a side mesh surrounding the bottom mesh 12. The upper end of the side mesh is an slanted opening with one side higher than the other, and the side mesh on the higher side is the ash-receiving part 3. The bottom mesh 12 has a diameter of 4.5 cm, the height of the side mesh on the higher side is 2.35 cm, and the height of the side mesh on the lower side is 0.5 cm. This structure can reduce the weight of the first cover 2 and prevent the acupuncture needles from tipping over. On the other hand, by adjusting the position of the ash-receiving part on the higher side, the ash-receiving part 3 is oriented towards the direction of the acupuncture needle. When the mugwort leaves are placed on the ash-receiving part 3, the ash from burning mugwort can be collected at the ash-receiving part 3, preventing the hot mugwort ash from spilling out, thus making it suitable for acupuncture at more angles.
[0048] like Figure 3 As shown, the outer rod 10 is a hollow rod with one end open and the other end closed. A button 11 is inserted into the open end. One end of the button 11 is located outside the outer rod 10, and the other end of the button 11 is located inside the outer rod 10 and connected to the first inner rod 9.
[0049] The open end of the outer rod 10 is provided with an inwardly extending flange forming a latch 10-1, which can prevent the first inner rod 9 from moving outward.
[0050] The first inner rod 9 is a hollow rod with one end open and the other end closed. The open end of the first inner rod 9 is in the same direction as the open end of the outer rod 10. Symmetrical protrusions 9-1 are provided on the inner wall of the open end of the first inner rod 9. The outer wall of the end of the button 11 that extends into the outer rod 10 is provided with a groove that matches the protrusion 9-1. After the button 11 is inserted into the open end of the first inner rod 9 from the open end of the outer rod 10, the protrusion 9-1 is inserted into the groove, and the button 11 is connected to the first inner rod 9.
[0051] In use, press the closed end of the outer rod 10 with your index finger and press the button 11 with your thumb. Applying pressure to the button 11 pushes the first inner rod 9 towards the second inner rod 5, aligning and connecting the first insertion port 7 and the second insertion port 8. Then, insert the needle handle, ensuring the upper end of the handle passes through the bottom mesh 12 and protrudes into the first cover 2. Rotate the outer rod 10 to adjust the orientation of the ash-receiving part 3, so that it faces the direction of the needle. Then, release the pressure on the button 11. Under the action of the spring 6, the first inner rod 9 moves in the opposite direction, and the first insertion port 7 and the second insertion port 8 gradually shift, locking the needle handle between the first insertion port 7 and the second insertion port 8. This fixing method is simple, stable, and easy to handle. It allows for convenient adjustment of the orientation of the ash-receiving part 3 of the first cover 2 and the height of the first cover 2 on the needle handle. If the temperature is too high, the first cover 2 can be removed quickly and promptly, preventing burns to the patient's skin during warm acupuncture.
[0052] like Figure 4 As shown, a screw hole is provided on the closed end of the outer rod 10, and an adjustment knob 4 is screwed into the screw hole. The inner end of the adjustment knob 4 is rotatably connected to the second inner rod 5.
[0053] Furthermore, the adjustment knob 4 includes an end located outside the outer rod 10, on one side of which a screw 4-3 and a guide rod 4-2 are sequentially and integrally connected, and a connecting piece 4-1 is provided on the guide rod 4-2.
[0054] Furthermore, an insertion port is provided on the end of the second inner rod 5 facing the adjustment knob 4, and an annular groove is provided on the outside of the insertion port, which is coaxially arranged and connected to the insertion port. The aforementioned light rod 4-2 is inserted into the insertion port, and the aforementioned connecting piece 4-1 is placed in the annular groove.
[0055] Rotating the adjustment knob 4 allows the screw 4-3 to be screwed in or out of the screw hole, and the smooth rod 4-2 and the connecting piece 4-1 to rotate in the socket and the annular groove, respectively. This pulls the second inner rod 5 to move left or right within the outer rod 10, thereby adjusting the distance between the first inner rod 9 and the second inner rod 5, and thus adjusting the elastic force of the spring 6, so as to enhance or weaken the clamping force on the needle handle when the first socket 7 and the second socket 8 are misaligned.
[0056] The outer rod 10 is 6.5cm long (without considering the wall thickness), the second inner rod 5 is 1cm long (without considering the wall thickness), and the first inner rod 9 is 3.5cm long (without considering the wall thickness). If the outer rod 10 is a hollow cylindrical tube with an inner diameter of 0.5cm, the total weight of the first cover 2, the outer rod 10, the first inner rod 9, the second inner rod 5, and the spring is 0.5±0.05g.
[0057] This application describes a hardware product that utilizes welding technology to connect the outer rod 10 and the bottom mesh 12, and employs a spring-loaded design to secure it to the needle handle. This product is designed for both individual and enterprise users, meeting real-world clinical needs and reducing the risk of skin burns from falling moxa ash. The product's design and operation are simple and easy to understand, allowing users to quickly master its use. Compared to existing warm acupuncture ash storage devices on the market, this product boasts a unique design that attracts user attention and interest. It is made of stainless steel, which is corrosion-resistant, high-temperature resistant, hygienic, environmentally friendly, and easy to process.
[0058] As a further improvement to this application, such as Figure 5 , 6 As shown, a second cover 13 is fastened to the upper end of the first cover 2, and the first cover 2 and the second cover 2 are combined to form a cylindrical shape with the upper ends flush. The second cover 2 is used to compensate for the lower side of the first cover 2 and increase the height of the first cover 2, so that more mugwort leaves can be placed inside the first cover 2 and the second cover 13.
[0059] Furthermore, the lower port of the second cover 13 is an angled opening with the same tilt direction as the upper port of the first cover 2. For example, when the upper port of the first cover 2 is an angled opening with the left side lower than the right side, the lower port of the second cover 13 is also an angled opening with the left side lower than the right side.
[0060] Furthermore, a retaining ridge 2-1 is provided along the upper port edge of the first cover 2, and a retaining head 13-1 matching the retaining ridge 2-1 is provided along the lower port edge of the second cover 13. The second cover 13 is connected to the retaining ridge 2-1 of the first cover 2 by the retaining head 13-1, thereby fastening the second cover 13 to the upper port of the first cover 2.
[0061] The above technical features constitute the embodiments of this application, which have strong adaptability and implementation effect. Non-essential technical features can be added or removed according to actual needs to meet the needs of different situations.
Claims
1. A semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash reservoir, comprising a first cover with an open upper end, characterized in that: An outer rod is fixed to the bottom surface of the first cover. The upper end of the first cover is a slanted opening with one side higher than the other. The first cover located on the higher side is the ash receiving part. Symmetrical first sockets are provided on the outer rod; A first inner rod and a second inner rod are inserted into the outer rod, and a spring is connected between the first inner rod and the second inner rod. The second inner rod is fixed inside the outer rod, and the first inner rod can slide inside the inner rod; A symmetrical second socket is provided on the first inner rod, and the second socket matches the first socket.
2. The semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash reservoir according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first cover includes a bottom mesh on the bottom surface, and a side mesh surrounding the bottom mesh. The upper end of the side mesh is an slanted opening with one side higher than the other, and the side mesh on the higher side is the ash receiving part.
3. The semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash reservoir according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The outer rod is a hollow rod with one end open and the other end closed. A button is inserted into the open end. One end of the button is located outside the outer rod, and the other end of the button is located inside the outer rod and connected to the first inner rod.
4. The semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash reservoir according to claim 3, characterized in that: The open end of the outer rod is provided with a latch to prevent the first inner rod from moving outward.
5. The semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash reservoir according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first inner rod is a hollow rod with one end open and the other end closed. The open end of the first inner rod is in the same direction as the open end of the outer rod. Symmetrical protrusions are provided on the inner wall of the open end of the first inner rod. The outer wall of the end of the button that extends into the outer rod is provided with a groove that matches the protrusions.
6. The semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash reservoir according to claim 3, characterized in that: A screw hole is provided on the closed end of the outer rod, and an adjustment knob is screwed into the screw hole. The inner end of the adjustment knob is rotatably connected to the second inner rod.
7. The semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash reservoir according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adjustment knob includes an end located on the outside of the outer rod, with a screw and a guide rod sequentially and integrally connected to one side of the end, and a connecting piece provided on the guide rod.
8. The semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash reservoir according to claim 7, characterized in that: An insertion port is provided on the end of the second inner rod facing the adjustment knob. An annular slot is provided on the outside of the insertion port, which is coaxially arranged and connected to the insertion port. The aforementioned light rod is inserted into the insertion port, and the aforementioned connecting piece is placed in the annular slot.
9. The semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash reservoir according to claim 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8, characterized in that: A second cover is fastened to the upper port of the first cover.
10. The semi-enclosed adjustable spring-loaded warm acupuncture ash reservoir according to claim 9, characterized in that: The lower port of the second cover is an oblique opening with the same inclination direction as the upper port of the first cover. The first cover and the second cover are combined to form a cylindrical shape with the upper port flush.