A tongue inspection device for traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis

Abstract

This utility model discloses a traditional Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis device, comprising a body with an internal chamber and a protrusion at the bottom of the chamber, on which a mandibular support is integrally formed; an illumination element comprising several lamp housings axially arranged on the inner wall of the chamber to form a lamp ring, each lamp housing containing an LED tube and an ultraviolet tube; a camera mounted on the inner wall of the chamber and located at the center of the lamp ring; and a stop strip detachably connected to limiting members on both sides of the inner wall of the chamber. The beneficial effects achieved by this utility model are: solving the technical problem that existing tongue diagnosis instruments have relatively limited functions and are prone to bacterial growth during prolonged use, while existing tongue diagnosis instruments lack corresponding sterilization mechanisms.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tongue diagnosis technology, specifically to a traditional Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis device. Background Technology

[0002] The tongue imager is a medical device developed using advanced digital camera and computer technology, following the principles of traditional Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis. It extracts and processes tongue image feature information, analyzes the tongue image, and achieves objective quantification. The tongue imager is suitable for traditional Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis, and helps TCM doctors judge the patient's physical condition and disease status through observation and analysis of the tongue.

[0003] Existing tongue diagnostic devices perform relatively well in detecting users. However, many tongue diagnostic device vendors place these devices in public places to promote their products. Furthermore, these devices often lack internal limiting mechanisms, preventing users from accurately positioning their heads. This can lead to situations where the tongue is too close or too far from the camera, thus reducing the accuracy of the diagnosis. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the above-mentioned technical deficiencies and provide a traditional Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis device, which solves the technical problem that the existing tongue diagnosis instruments have relatively simple functions and are prone to bacterial growth inside during long-term use, while the existing tongue diagnosis instruments do not have a corresponding sterilization mechanism.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] Firstly, this utility model provides a traditional Chinese medicine diagnostic device for tongue diagnosis, comprising:

[0007] The body has a cavity inside, and a protrusion is provided at the bottom of the cavity. A lower jaw support is integrally formed on the protrusion.

[0008] The lighting component includes several lamp housings, which are axially arranged on the inner wall of the cavity and form a lamp ring. Each of the lamp housings is provided with an LED tube and an ultraviolet tube.

[0009] A camera is installed on the inner wall of the cavity and located at the center of the light ring;

[0010] A baffle strip, which is detachably connected to the limiting members on both sides of the inner wall of the cavity.

[0011] In some embodiments, a silicone pad is provided on the chin support.

[0012] In some embodiments, decorative strips are adhered to the inner wall of the chamber.

[0013] In some embodiments, the outer wall of the body is provided with a matte coating.

[0014] In some embodiments, the stop bar is an arc-shaped component, and the two sides of the stop bar are provided with grooves that cooperate with the limiting component.

[0015] In some embodiments, both sides of the bottom of the body are integrally formed with a support base, and the lower end of the support base is provided with a foot cup.

[0016] In some embodiments, the back of the body has a handle.

[0017] In some embodiments, an operation panel is provided at the lower end of the handle and inside the body, and the operation panel is provided with a lighting button, a sterilization button and a USB port.

[0018] In some embodiments, the limiting member includes at least two placement plates, the placement plates being connected to the inner wall of the cavity and forming a placement notch, a baffle strip being provided in the placement notch, and an elastic member being provided on the placement plate for limiting the baffle strip.

[0019] In some embodiments, the elastic element includes an arc-shaped plate, bolts, a limiting block, and a plurality of springs; the arc-shaped plate is connected to the placement plate by bolts, and a protruding surface is provided in the middle of the arc-shaped plate, a gap is maintained between the protruding surface and the placement plate, wherein the limiting block is connected to the inner wall of the protruding surface, a plurality of springs are provided between the limiting block and the placement plate, and the height of the limiting block is higher than the height of the placement plate.

[0020] Compared with existing technologies, this utility model provides a TCM tongue diagnosis device. By creating a cavity within the device, it facilitates the installation of a lamp housing and camera inside. A protrusion is provided at the bottom of the cavity, and a chin support is placed on the protrusion to allow the user's chin to rest comfortably on the chin support. A limiting component is provided on the inner wall of the cavity to limit the position of a retaining strip, which is detachably connected to the cavity for easy replacement. The retaining strip limits the patient's head position, allowing the camera to accurately capture the tongue coating, thus improving diagnostic accuracy. Furthermore, LED tubes are placed inside the lamp housing for illumination, and ultraviolet lamps are placed inside the lamp housing for sterilization and disinfection of the cavity, greatly improving the overall hygiene of the cavity. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the desktop tongue diagnostic instrument provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the back of the desktop tongue diagnostic instrument provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the desktop tongue diagnostic instrument provided in this embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the interior of the desktop tongue diagnostic instrument provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the detachable baffle structure of the desktop tongue diagnostic instrument provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the limiting component structure of the desktop tongue diagnostic instrument provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a top view of the limiting component of the desktop tongue diagnostic instrument provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the lamp housing of the desktop tongue diagnostic instrument provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Body; 11. Chamber; 12. Protrusion; 13. Jaw support; 131. Silicone pad; 14. Decorative strip; 2. Lighting component; 21. Lamp housing; 211. LED tube; 212. Ultraviolet tube; 3. Camera; 4. Baffle; 41. Groove; 5. Limiting component; 51. Placement plate; 52. Elastic component; 521. Arc plate; 522. Bolt; 523. Limiting block; 524. Spring; 6. Support base; 7. Handle; 8. Control panel; 81. Lighting button; 82. Sterilization button; 83. USB port. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0031] To address the technical problem that existing tongue diagnosis instruments have limited functionality and are prone to bacterial growth during prolonged use, and that these instruments lack a corresponding sterilization mechanism, this invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis device that allows for convenient positioning of the diagnostic personnel, preventing the patient's tongue from being too close or too far from the camera.

[0032] It should be noted that the desktop tongue diagnostic instrument described in this utility model is used in, but not limited to, the field of traditional Chinese medicine. For ease of explanation, this utility model only uses the desktop tongue diagnostic instrument applied to the field of traditional Chinese medicine as an example for explanation. The principle of the desktop tongue diagnostic instrument applied to other types of equipment is essentially the same as that applied to the field of traditional Chinese medicine, and will not be described in detail here.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a desktop tongue diagnosis instrument in one embodiment of the present invention. A traditional Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis device includes:

[0034] The body 1 has a chamber 11 inside, and a protrusion 12 is provided at the bottom of the chamber 11. A lower jaw support 13 is integrally formed on the protrusion 12.

[0035] The lighting element 2 includes several lamp housings 21, which are axially arranged on the inner wall of the chamber 11 and form a lamp ring. Each lamp housing 21 is provided with an LED tube 211 and an ultraviolet tube 212.

[0036] Camera 3 is installed on the inner wall of chamber 11 and is located at the center of the light ring;

[0037] The baffle 4 is detachably connected to the limiting members 5 on both sides of the inner wall of the chamber 11.

[0038] In this embodiment, a chamber 11 is provided inside the body 1 to facilitate the installation of the lamp housing 21 and the camera 3 inside the chamber 11. A protrusion 12 is provided at the bottom of the chamber 11, and a jaw support 13 is arranged on the protrusion 12 to facilitate the placement of the user's chin on the jaw support 13. A limiting member 5 is provided on the inner wall of the chamber 11 to facilitate the positioning of the baffle 4. The baffle 4 is detachably connected to the chamber 11 for easy replacement. The baffle 4 can limit the position of the patient's head, allowing the camera 3 to accurately capture the tongue coating, thus making the diagnosis more accurate. An LED lamp tube 211 is arranged inside the lamp housing 21 to provide illumination, and an ultraviolet lamp tube 212 is arranged inside the lamp housing 21 to sterilize and disinfect the inside of the chamber 11, greatly improving the hygiene of the entire chamber 11.

[0039] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 To improve the comfort of the chin support 13, a silicone pad 131 is provided on the chin support 13.

[0040] In this embodiment, by setting a silicone pad 131, the comfort of the patient's chin when placed on the chin support 13 is enhanced, and discomfort of the chin is avoided.

[0041] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 To enhance the aesthetics of the body 1, decorative strips 14 are attached to the inner wall of the chamber 11, and a matte coating is applied to the outer wall of the body 1. Both sides of the bottom of the body 1 are integrally formed with support bases 6, and foot cups are provided at the lower end of the support bases 6. Handles 7 are located on the back of the body 1.

[0042] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 - Figure 3 To facilitate sterilization and disinfection of the interior of chamber 11, an operation panel 8 is provided at the lower end of handle 7 and inside the body 1. The operation panel 8 is equipped with a lighting button 81, a sterilization button 82 and a USB port 83.

[0043] In this embodiment, the USB port 83 can provide power. The lighting button 81 allows for easy control of the LED tube 211 to be turned on or off, and the sterilization button 82 allows for easy control of the ultraviolet lamp 212 to be turned on or off. When the LED tube 211 is on, the ultraviolet lamp 212 is off, and when the ultraviolet lamp 212 is on, the LED tube 211 is off.

[0044] In this embodiment, the aesthetics of the entire machine body 1 are effectively enhanced by setting a decorative strip 14 and a matte coating on the outer wall of the machine body 1. The stability of the entire machine body 1 is enhanced by adding a support base 6 at the bottom of the machine body 1. The anti-slip effect of the support base 6 is enhanced by setting foot cups. The handle 7 is set on the back of the machine body 1 to facilitate the staff to carry the device.

[0045] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 - Figure 8 To facilitate the replacement of the baffle 4 by the staff, the baffle 4 is an arc-shaped part, and the baffle 4 has grooves 41 on both sides that cooperate with the limiting part 5. The limiting part 5 includes at least two placement plates 51. The placement plates 51 are connected to the inner wall of the chamber 11 and form a placement notch. The baffle 4 is placed in the placement notch. The placement plates 51 are also provided with elastic members 52. The elastic members 52 are used to limit the baffle 4. The elastic members 52 include an arc plate 521, a bolt 522, a limiting block 523 and several springs 524. The arc plate 521 is connected to the placement plate 51 by bolts 522. The arc plate 521 has a protrusion 12 surface in the middle. The protrusion 12 surface and the placement plate 51 are kept apart. The inner wall of the protrusion 12 surface is connected to the limiting block 523. Several springs 524 are provided between the limiting block 523 and the placement plate 51. The height of the limiting block 523 is higher than the height of the placement plate 51.

[0046] In this embodiment, the baffle 4 is mainly used to limit the patient's forehead, preventing the patient's head from extending too close or too far inside the cavity 11, which would result in unclear images of the tongue coating captured by the camera 3. Furthermore, since the baffle 4 comes into contact with different patients' foreheads for extended periods, its surface is prone to oil stains. Since the ultraviolet lamp 212 cannot disinfect the contact surface between the baffle 4 and the skin, it needs to be disassembled periodically. A placement plate 51 is provided on the inner wall of the cavity 11, forming a notch between the placement plate 51 and the inner wall of the cavity 11 for placing the end of the baffle 4. An arc-shaped [unclear] is connected to the placement plate 51 by bolts 522. Plate 521, the inner wall of the arc plate 521 is provided with a limiting block 523, and a spring 524 is connected to the limiting block 523. The end of the spring 524 is connected to the placement plate 51. The spring 524 pushes the protrusion 12 of the arc plate 521 to extend outward and make it engage in the grooves 41 on both sides of the stop bar 4, thereby completing the limiting of the stop bar 4. The height of the limiting block 523 is higher than the placement plate 51. The operator can bend the limiting block 523 to squeeze the spring 524, so that the protrusion 12 of the arc plate 521 no longer abuts in the grooves 41 of the stop bar 4. Thus, the operator can quickly disassemble the stop bar 4 and clean its surface.

[0047] To better understand this utility model, the following is combined with... Figures 1 to 8 The technical solution of this utility model is described in detail below: During use, the patient's chin is placed on the chin support 13, the forehead rests against the retaining strip 4, and the tongue is extended towards the camera 3. The staff presses the lighting button 81, and the LED tube 211 illuminates inside the lamp housing 21. After the diagnosis is completed, the staff presses the lighting button 81 to turn off the LED tube 211 and presses the sterilization button 82. At this time, the ultraviolet lamp 212 emits light inside the lamp housing 21 to sterilize the inside of the chamber 11. Since the retaining strip 4 frequently restricts the patient's forehead, its surface is easily contaminated with oil stains. The ultraviolet lamp 212 cannot disinfect the contact surface between the retaining strip 4 and the skin, so it needs to be disassembled periodically. A placement plate 51 is provided on the inner wall of the chamber 11, and the placement plate 51 is placed inside the chamber 11. A notch is formed between the walls to accommodate the end of the baffle 4. An arc-shaped plate 521 is connected to the placement plate 51 by bolts 522. A limiting block 523 is provided on the inner wall of the arc-shaped plate 521. A spring 524 is connected to the limiting block 523. The end of the spring 524 is connected to the placement plate 51. The spring 524 pushes the protrusion 12 of the arc-shaped plate 521 to extend outward and engage with the grooves 41 on both sides of the baffle 4, thereby limiting the baffle 4. The height of the limiting block 523 is higher than that of the placement plate 51. The operator can pry the limiting block 523 to squeeze the spring 524, so that the protrusion 12 of the arc-shaped plate 521 no longer abuts against the grooves 41 of the baffle 4. Thus, the operator can quickly disassemble the baffle 4 and clean its surface, so that the baffle 4 can be reused.

[0048] The specific embodiments of this utility model described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this utility model. Any other corresponding changes and modifications made based on the technical concept of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A device for traditional Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis by observation, characterized in that: include: The body has a cavity inside, and a protrusion is provided at the bottom of the cavity. A lower jaw support is integrally formed on the protrusion. The lighting component includes several lamp housings, which are axially arranged on the inner wall of the cavity and form a lamp ring. Each of the lamp housings is provided with an LED tube and an ultraviolet tube. A camera is installed on the inner wall of the cavity and located at the center of the light ring; A baffle strip is detachably connected to the limiting members on both sides of the inner wall of the cavity and is used to provide a pushing force to the user's forehead.

2. The TCM tongue diagnosis device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A silicone pad is provided on the chin support.

3. The TCM tongue diagnosis device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Decorative strips are adhered to the inner wall of the chamber.

4. The TCM observation and tongue diagnosis device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the machine body is provided with a matte coating.

5. A traditional Chinese medicine observation and tongue diagnosis device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stop bar is an arc-shaped component, and the two sides of the stop bar are provided with grooves that cooperate with the limiting component.

6. The TCM observation and tongue diagnosis device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both sides of the bottom of the machine body are integrally formed with a support base, and the lower end of the support base is provided with a foot cup.

7. A traditional Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle is located on the back of the body.

8. A traditional Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis device according to claim 7, characterized in that: An operation panel is located at the lower end of the handle and inside the machine body, and the operation panel is respectively provided with a lighting button, a sterilization button and a USB port.

9. A traditional Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting member includes at least two placement plates, which are connected to the inner wall of the cavity and form a placement notch. A baffle is provided in the placement notch, and an elastic member is also provided on the placement plate for limiting the baffle.

10. A traditional Chinese medicine tongue diagnosis device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The elastic element includes an arc-shaped plate, bolts, a limiting block, and several springs; the arc-shaped plate is connected to the placement plate by bolts, and a protruding surface is provided in the middle of the arc-shaped plate. A gap is maintained between the protruding surface and the placement plate. The limiting block is connected to the inner wall of the protruding surface. Several springs are provided between the limiting block and the placement plate. The height of the limiting block is higher than the height of the placement plate.

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