Moxibustion device and robot comprising same

Abstract

This application relates to the field of moxibustion devices, and provides a moxibustion device including a temperature detector. The temperature detector is installed through the wall of a first barrel, with one end facing the interior of the first barrel. A second barrel is disposed inside the first barrel. The first barrel has a tubular structure with open ends. The inner diameter of the first barrel is larger than the outer diameter of the second barrel. A dust-proof mesh is fixedly installed at the lower end of the second barrel. A flange extending towards the edge of the first barrel is provided at the upper end of the second barrel. The outer diameter of the flange is larger than the outer diameter of the first barrel, and the lower side of the flange contacts the upper end of the first barrel. The length of the first barrel is greater than the length of the second barrel, and the height of the temperature detector is less than the height of the dust-proof mesh. In this moxibustion device, there is a gap between the first and second barrels, which provides a larger space for heat diffusion and a channel for air flow, reducing the degree of heat accumulation. Therefore, the temperature detected by the temperature sensor is closer to the temperature of the skin surface, and the temperature detection accuracy is higher.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of moxibustion devices, and more specifically, to a moxibustion device and a robot including the same. Background Technology

[0002] Moxibustion involves burning moxa sticks, cones, or wool made from mugwort to produce a warming effect, which is then applied to specific acupoints or affected areas of the body. It has the effects of warming and unblocking the meridians, promoting blood circulation, and removing blood stasis, and is widely used in the prevention and treatment of various diseases. During moxibustion, temperature detection allows for more accurate control of the heat applied in each session, making the treatment more precise and avoiding variations in effectiveness due to uneven temperature. Therefore, accurate detection of the skin temperature at the moxibustion site is necessary.

[0003] Existing moxibustion devices detect temperature by installing temperature sensors on the side walls. However, during moxibustion, after the device comes into contact with the skin, a small space is formed at the bottom between them. The air circulation within this space is poor, causing the heat generated by the moxibustion to accumulate. This results in the temperature sensor detecting a higher temperature than the actual temperature at the application site, leading to inaccurate readings. There is a lack of moxibustion devices with accurate temperature detection. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a moxibustion device and a robot including the device, thereby solving the problem of inaccurate temperature detection in existing moxibustion devices.

[0005] This application features a two-layered barrel structure, consisting of a first barrel and a second barrel. The first barrel is located on the outside, and the second barrel is located inside, with an air gap between them. The combustion process takes place on the ash-separating mesh at the lower end of the second barrel. The temperature detector is positioned on the lower side wall of the first barrel, below the ash-separating mesh. This design achieves two advantages: First, the space between the first and second barrels increases the heat distribution area, allowing some heat to diffuse into this space, reducing heat accumulation on the skin surface at the moxibustion site. This results in a more accurate temperature reading, as the temperature detected by the detector is closer to the actual skin temperature. Second, air convection occurs in the space between the first and second barrels. Since the heat source is at the bottom, the air temperature is higher there, while the air temperature at the top of the space is lower. The lower-temperature air flows downwards, and the higher-temperature air flows upwards, creating convection and accelerating heat transfer. This further ensures that the skin surface temperature at the moxibustion site is closer to the actual temperature, leading to more accurate readings.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] This application provides a moxibustion device, which includes a temperature detector that is installed through the wall of a first barrel, with one end of the detector facing the inside of the first barrel. A second barrel is installed inside the first barrel. The first barrel is a tubular structure with open ends. The inner diameter of the first barrel is larger than the outer diameter of the second barrel. A dust-proof mesh is fixedly installed at the lower end of the second barrel. A flange extending towards the edge of the first barrel is provided at the upper end of the second barrel. The outer diameter of the flange is larger than the outer diameter of the first barrel. The lower side of the flange contacts the upper end of the first barrel. The length of the first barrel is greater than the length of the second barrel. The height of the temperature detector is less than the height of the dust-proof mesh.

[0008] Furthermore, the temperature detector is positioned at a distance equal to half the inner diameter of the first barrel from its lower end, and the temperature detector is tilted at 45°.

[0009] Furthermore, the difference in length between the first bucket and the second bucket is 3-5 cm.

[0010] Furthermore, the inner diameter of the first barrel is 1.2 to 1.5 times the outer diameter of the second barrel.

[0011] Furthermore, a small hole is provided on the flange, which connects the external space with the space between the first and second barrels.

[0012] Furthermore, the temperature detector extends less than 1 cm into the first barrel; the temperature detector is an infrared temperature sensor.

[0013] Furthermore, the ash-proof mesh is circular in shape, and the size of the holes in the ash-proof mesh is less than 0.5mm.

[0014] Furthermore, the central axes of the first and second barrels are collinear.

[0015] This application also discloses a robot including a movable robotic arm and any of the aforementioned moxibustion devices.

[0016] Furthermore, the moxibustion device is detachably and fixedly mounted on the free end of the robotic arm, and the free end of the robotic arm is connected to the outer wall of the first barrel of the moxibustion device.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] The moxibustion device of this application is provided with an outer first barrel and an inner second barrel. The inner diameter of the first barrel is larger than the outer diameter of the second barrel, and there is a gap between the first barrel and the second barrel. This provides a larger space for heat diffusion, which reduces the degree of heat accumulation and makes the temperature detected by the temperature sensor closer to the temperature of the skin surface. At the same time, it provides a channel for air flow. The increased airflow will further reduce the localization of heat, thus resulting in higher accuracy of temperature detection.

[0019] Furthermore, the temperature detector is tilted, which on the one hand makes the sensing end face the moxibustion skin, making the temperature detection more accurate; on the other hand, the tilt of the temperature detector makes the sensing end farther away from the ash screen, preventing the temperature of the sensing end from rising. The ash screen has a high temperature, and if the distance is too close, the temperature of the temperature detector's sensing end will be too high, thus reducing the accuracy of the temperature detection. The tilted setting of the temperature detector can improve the accuracy of temperature detection. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a moxibustion device provided by this utility model.

[0021] Icons: 1-First bucket; 2-Temperature detector; 3-Second bucket; 4-Dust screen. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the implementation process of this utility model clearer, a detailed description will be provided below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] This utility model provides a moxibustion device, such as Figure 1 As shown, the device of this application includes a first bucket 1, a temperature detector 2, a second bucket 3, and a dust-proof mesh 4. Specifically, the first bucket 1 is tubular in shape with open ends. The second bucket 3 is disposed inside the first bucket 1, and the inner diameter of the first bucket 1 is larger than the outer diameter of the second bucket 3. There is a gap between the first bucket 1 and the second bucket 3, forming a space; preferably, the inner diameter of the first bucket 1 is 1.2-1.5 times the outer diameter of the second bucket 3. The length of the first bucket 1 is greater than the length of the second bucket 3, and the second bucket 3 is disposed near the top. The central axes of the first bucket and the second bucket are collinear; preferably, the difference in length between the first bucket 1 and the second bucket 3 is 3-5 cm. The material of the first bucket 1 can be a heat-insulating material, such as glass wool, perlite, or ceramic fiber; to prevent users from being burned, the inner second bucket 3 uses a material with good thermal conductivity to prevent heat accumulation. The second barrel 3 has a tubular structure. A flange extending towards the edge of the first barrel 1 is provided at the upper end of the second barrel 3. The outer diameter of the flange is larger than the outer diameter of the first barrel 1. The lower side of the flange contacts the upper end of the first barrel 1, thus fixing the second barrel 3 to the first barrel 1. An ash-separating mesh 4 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the second barrel 3. The ash-separating mesh 4 is circular in shape, with a diameter equal to the inner diameter of the second barrel 3. The aperture size of the ash-separating mesh 4 is less than 0.5mm. During use, moxa sticks, moxa wool, etc., are placed on the ash-separating mesh 4 for burning. The ash-separating mesh 4 prevents moxa ash from falling onto the skin. The ash-separating mesh 4 is made of stainless steel, aluminum, or other metals.

[0024] A temperature detector 2 is installed through the side wall of the first barrel 1. One end of the temperature detector 2 is a sensing end used to detect temperature, and this sensing end faces the inside of the first barrel 1 to detect the internal temperature. The temperature detector 2 can be an infrared temperature sensor or other types of temperature sensors. The temperature can be directly displayed on the temperature detector 2, or the temperature signal can be output through a wire and observed using other devices. The temperature detector 2 is fixedly connected to a hole on the inner wall of the first barrel 1, which can be achieved by friction fixing or by adhesive fixing. Preferably, the distance between the temperature detector 2 and the lower end of the first barrel 1 is equal to half the inner diameter of the first barrel 1, and the temperature detector 2 is set at an angle of 45°. Figure 1 As shown. In this way, the sensing end of temperature detector 2 is directly facing the moxibustion site, resulting in more accurate temperature detection. Furthermore, the downward tilt brings the sensing end of temperature detector 2 closer to the skin, increasing the distance between it and the heat source. This makes the temperature readings less susceptible to high temperatures, leading to more accurate results. Higher temperatures would reduce the accuracy of temperature detector 2. The length of temperature detector 2 extending into the first container 1 is less than 1 cm, and the height of temperature detector 2 is less than the height of the ash-proof mesh 4; this ensures a certain distance from the heat source, preventing high temperatures from degrading the temperature measurement performance of temperature detector 2. Further, small holes are provided on the flange, connecting the external space with the space between the first container 1 and the second container 3. This allows air in the internal space to convect with the external air, reducing the accumulation of heat on the skin surface and thus making the temperature detected by temperature detector 2 more accurate. To enhance the convection effect, multiple small holes with a diameter of 1-2 mm can be provided.

[0025] This application also discloses a robot, which includes a movable robotic arm and any of the aforementioned moxibustion devices. The moxibustion device is detachably and fixedly mounted on the free end of the robotic arm, and the free end of the robotic arm is connected to the outer wall of the first barrel 1 of the moxibustion device. The robotic arm can control the position of the moxibustion device. The automated moxibustion process is complex, and can also be controlled using existing technologies. For example, a positioning device can be provided on the outer wall of the moxibustion device to provide feedback on the position of the free end of the robotic arm. An STC89C51 microcontroller and a wireless transmission module constitute the electronic control components. Temperature data is uploaded to the control system via the wireless transmission module for calculation, determining the range and speed of temperature change. If the moxibustion temperature does not meet the suitable range, the operating position height is changed, and the movement trajectory of the free end of the moxibustion robot is replanned, thereby ensuring that the skin surface temperature of the patient's acupoint remains within the optimal range during the moxibustion process. Smoke collection and automatic dust removal can also be performed. Specific implementation methods, including control methods and signal feedback, are not the subject matter of this utility model and will not be elaborated upon.

[0026] 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 moxa -burning device, the device comprising a temperature probe, the temperature probe being disposed through a barrel wall of a first barrel, a temperature-sensing end of the temperature probe facing an interior of the first barrel, characterized in that, The first bucket contains a second bucket. The first bucket is a tubular structure with open ends. The inner diameter of the first bucket is larger than the outer diameter of the second bucket. A dust-proof mesh is fixedly installed at the lower end of the second bucket. A flange extending towards the edge of the first bucket is provided at the upper end of the second bucket. The outer diameter of the flange is larger than the outer diameter of the first bucket. The lower side of the flange contacts the upper end of the first bucket. The length of the first bucket is greater than the length of the second bucket. The height of the temperature detector is less than the height of the dust-proof mesh.

2. The moxibustion device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The temperature detector is located at a distance equal to half the inner diameter of the first barrel from the bottom end of the first barrel, and the temperature detector is tilted at 45°.

3. The moxibustion device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The difference between the length of the first bucket and the length of the second bucket is 3-5 cm.

4. The moxibustion device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The inner diameter of the first bucket is 1.2 to 1.5 times the outer diameter of the second bucket.

5. The moxibustion device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flange is provided with a small hole, which connects the external space with the space between the first bucket and the second bucket.

6. The moxibustion device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The temperature detector extends less than 1 cm into the first barrel; the temperature detector is an infrared temperature sensor.

7. The moxibustion device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The ash-proof mesh is circular in shape, and the size of the holes on the ash-proof mesh is less than 0.5 mm.

8. The moxibustion device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The central axes of the first bucket and the second bucket are collinear.

9. A robot comprising a robotic arm capable of moving objects, characterized in that, The robot also includes the moxibustion device as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. The robot according to claim 9, characterized in that, The moxibustion device is detachably and fixedly mounted on the free end of the robotic arm, and the free end of the robotic arm is connected to the outer wall of the first barrel of the moxibustion device.

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