Portable acupoint pressing device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of portable acupoint pressing devices, including bandage, heating device, inflation and deflation device and controller, bandage is double-layer structure, bandage two ends are equipped with magic tape, for making bandage two ends reversible connection, heating device includes heating element, heating element is located in bandage inner side, heating element side close to human body is equipped with pressing bean, pressing bean is used to press human body acupoint, heating element is used to improve the temperature of pressing bean, inflation and deflation device includes air bag, inflation air pump, exhaust valve, air bag is located in the middle of bandage double-layer structure, inflation air pump and exhaust valve are located in the side of air bag away from human body, inflation and deflation device is used to adjust the pressure of pressing bean pressing acupoint, controller is located in the outer side of bandage, controller is used to control the opening and closing of heating device and inflation and deflation device.The utility model not only can automatically adjust the pressure value applied to human body, but also can heat pressing part, to realize good pressing treatment effect.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of medical and health care technology, specifically relating to a portable acupressure device. Background Technology

[0002] Acupressure, a safe, effective, and simple traditional Chinese medicine therapy, is widely used as an adjunct treatment for various diseases and in daily health maintenance. Stones are solid, lumpy substances that form in ducts or cavity organs within the human or animal body. These stones can irritate surrounding tissues, obstruct ducts, induce inflammatory responses, alter the local pressure environment, and damage mucous membranes, often leading to severe pain. Acupressure can be used as an adjunct to stone treatment; by precisely pressing specific acupoints, it can alleviate the pain and discomfort caused by stones to some extent.

[0003] However, traditional acupressure usually relies on experienced nurses who must maintain consistent pressure techniques for extended periods. This not only leads to unnecessary waste of medical and human resources, but the effectiveness is also easily affected by the nurse's individual experience and physical condition. Furthermore, patients with kidney stones undergo multiple examinations during hospital treatment; interrupting acupressure during these procedures would cause severe pain, while continuous manual pressure could hinder the smooth progress of the examinations. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop a portable, automated acupressure device capable of continuously and stably applying pressure to patients' acupoints.

[0004] Utility model patent CN213642055U discloses an acupressure device, which mainly consists of an acupressure component and a ring-shaped support ring, designed for wearing on the finger. This device uses the acupressure component to provide continuous pressure therapy to specific acupoints on the finger. Although the device allows users to manually adjust the pressure, it lacks the function of automatically adjusting based on the actual pressure exerted on the body by the acupressure component, still requiring manual adjustment. Furthermore, the device has limitations in ensuring stable contact with the body surface and lacks the function of heating the pressure area, thus failing to achieve a satisfactory therapeutic effect. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a portable acupressure device. This device can not only automatically adjust the pressure applied to the human body, but also heat the acupressure site, thereby achieving a good acupressure treatment effect.

[0006] The above-mentioned objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] This utility model provides a portable acupressure device, including a strap, a heating device, an inflation / deflation device, and a controller. The strap has a double-layer structure with Velcro at both ends for reversible connection. The heating device includes a heating element located inside the strap, with a pressing bead on the side of the heating element closest to the body. The pressing bead is used to press acupoints, and the heating element increases the temperature of the pressing bead. The inflation / deflation device includes an air bladder, an inflation pump, and an exhaust valve. The air bladder is located in the middle of the double-layer structure of the strap, while the inflation pump and exhaust valve are located on the side of the air bladder furthest from the body. The inflation / deflation device is used to adjust the pressure of the pressing bead on the acupoints. The controller is located outside the strap and controls the opening and closing of the heating device and the inflation / deflation device.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the heating device further includes a temperature sensor, a temperature display, and a temperature controller. The temperature sensor is disposed on the peripheral surface of the pressed bean and transmits the temperature data of the pressed bean to the temperature display and the controller. The temperature display is disposed on the outside of the strap and is used to display the temperature of the pressed bean in real time. The temperature controller is electrically connected to the heating element and receives the signal from the controller to control the opening and closing of the heating element.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the temperature controller is electrically connected to a temperature control switch, which is used to manually control the temperature controller, thereby controlling the heating element to turn on and off.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inflation / deflation device further includes a pressure sensor and an inflation / deflation controller. The pressure sensor is located on the side of the airbag closest to the human body and is used to detect the pressure of the strap on the human body and transmit the pressure data to the controller. The inflation / deflation controller is located on the outside of the strap and is electrically connected to the inflation pump and the deflation valve. The inflation / deflation controller receives the signal from the controller and controls the inflation and deflation of the airbag through the inflation pump and the deflation valve.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inflation / deflation controller is electrically connected to an inflation / deflation control switch, which is used to manually control the inflation / deflation controller, thereby controlling the opening and closing of the inflation pump and the deflation valve.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a timing device is also included. The timing device is hung on the outside of the strap by a paperclip. The timing device is electrically connected to the controller and is used to automatically transmit a signal to the controller after a set time. The controller then turns off the heating element through the temperature controller and turns off the inflation pump and opens the exhaust valve through the inflation / deflation controller.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the strap is rectangular, and an elastic band is provided on one long side of the strap. The elastic band is used to fix the strap more firmly to the surface of the human body.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the strap is made of non-woven fabric, the elastic band is made of cotton fabric, and the pressing bead is made of steel beads.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the strap is 100-120 cm long and 15-20 cm wide, the elastic band is 120-140 cm long and 5-10 cm wide, and the temperature range of the pressing bean when pressing the acupoint is 30-40 degrees Celsius and the pressure range is 20-50 Newtons.

[0016] The advantages of this utility model compared with the existing technical solutions are:

[0017] 1. This utility model features Velcro straps at both ends of the strap, allowing operators to easily secure or remove it. This design also allows operators to flexibly adjust the position of the device covering the human body surface as needed, ensuring that the pressure points are accurately aligned and pressed on the relevant acupoints, thereby achieving the best therapeutic effect.

[0018] 2. This utility model integrates an inflation / deflation device and a heating device, which can not only automatically adjust the pressure applied to the human body, but also heat the pressure area, thereby achieving a good pressure therapy effect.

[0019] 3. The heating device of this invention is equipped with a temperature display, which can intuitively show the real-time temperature of the pressed beans. This allows the operator to quickly adjust the working status of the heating element based on the displayed temperature using the controller. This effectively avoids situations where the user fails to notice the slow rise in temperature of the pressed beans, thus preventing burns during the pressing process.

[0020] 4. This utility model includes temperature control switches and charge / discharge control switches on the temperature controller and the charge / discharge controller, respectively. This design minimizes the risk of the product malfunctioning due to controller failure, significantly improving the product's reliability and safety.

[0021] 5. This invention receives data transmitted from temperature and pressure sensors via a controller. Based on this data, the controller can automatically and precisely control the temperature and pressure of the acupressure beads when pressing acupoints, thereby maximizing pain relief.

[0022] 6. This utility model is equipped with a timer device, allowing users to preset the pressing duration. When the preset pressing time is reached, the system will automatically stop pressing to avoid muscle or tissue damage caused by excessive pressing time.

[0023] 7. The strap of this utility model has an elastic band installed on one long side. When wearing it, placing the side with the elastic band on top of the side without the elastic band will make the strap more securely fixed to the body surface and prevent the strap from accidentally falling off during body movement.

[0024] 8. The pressing bead of this utility model is made of steel. Steel has excellent thermal conductivity, facilitating efficient heating by the heating element and improving heat transfer efficiency. At the same time, the bead's shape design allows for precise pressure on acupoints while avoiding the potential for puncture injuries caused by sharp edges. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall control principle of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the outer structure of the strap of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the inner structure of the strap of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the airbag of this utility model on the side closest to the human body;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the airbag structure on the side furthest from the human body according to this utility model.

[0030] In the diagram: 1. Strap; 2. Velcro; 3. Elastic band; 4. Heating element; 5. Temperature display; 6. Temperature controller; 7. Inflation / deflation controller; 8. Temperature control switch; 9. Inflation / deflation control switch; 10. Controller; 11. Timer; 12. Temperature sensor; 13. Pressure sensor; 14. Inflation pump; 15. Exhaust valve; 16. Pressing bean; 17. Airbag. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will now be described in detail through specific embodiments, but this does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model.

[0033] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" a second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of a second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" of a second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] This embodiment provides a portable acupressure device for continuously pressing the Shenshu, Sanyinjiao, Taixi, Weizhong, and Jingmen acupoints of patients with kidney stones, thereby relieving pain caused by kidney stones.

[0036] like Figure 2 As shown, a portable acupressure device includes a strap 1 with Velcro 2 at both ends. The Velcro 2 reversibly connects the two ends of the strap 1 when it is attached, so that the strap 1 wraps around the body surface in a ring shape. By adjusting the attachment range of the Velcro 2, the pressure of the acupressure bead 16 on the acupoint can be initially adjusted. One of the two long sides of the strap 1 has an elastic band 3, which is longer than the strap 1. The two ends of the elastic band 3 extend as free ends from the two sides of the strap 1, thereby better securing the strap 1. After the strap 1 is wrapped around the body surface by the Velcro 2, tightening the two free ends of the elastic band 3 makes the strap 1 more securely fixed to the body surface, preventing the strap 1 from accidentally falling off during body movement.

[0037] like Figure 1-3As shown, a heating element 4 is provided on the inner side of the strap 1. A pressing bead 16 is located on the side of the heating element 4 closest to the human body. The pressing bead 16 is fixedly connected to the surface of the one-piece heating element 4. When a patient with kidney stones uses the portable acupressure device to press acupoints, the pressing bead 16 directly contacts the skin, while the heating element 4 does not directly contact the skin. The heating element 4 converts electrical energy into heat energy and raises the temperature of the pressing bead 16 through heat conduction. A miniature temperature sensor 12 is located on the peripheral surface of the pressing bead 16. Due to its small size, the temperature sensor 12 does not affect the part of the pressing bead 16 in contact with the skin when the patient uses the portable acupressure device to press acupoints. The temperature sensor 12 automatically acquires the temperature of the pressing bead 16 and transmits the temperature data to the temperature display 5 and the controller 10. The temperature display 5 is located on the outer side of the strap 1 and is used to display the temperature of the pressing bead 16 in real time. A temperature controller 6 is also provided on the outer side of the strap 1. The temperature controller 6 is wirelessly connected to the controller 10, electrically connected to the temperature control switch 8, and electrically connected to the heating element 4. The temperature controller 6 is controlled by both the controller 10 and the temperature control switch 8. According to the control signals from the controller 10 and the temperature control switch 8, the temperature controller 6 controls the temperature of the pressed bean 16 by controlling the opening and closing of the heating element 4.

[0038] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the strap 1 has a double-layer structure with an airbag 17 in the middle. The length and width of the airbag 17 are the same as those of the strap 1. A pressure sensor 13 is located on the side of the airbag 17 closest to the human body, and the position of the pressure sensor 13 corresponds to the position of the pressing bead 16. The pressure sensor 13 is used to detect the pressure of the strap 1 on the human body and transmit the pressure data to the controller 10. The inflation pump 14 and the exhaust valve 15 are both fixed on the side of the airbag 17 away from the human body, and the air inlets of the inflation pump 14 and the exhaust valve 15 are both on the outside of the strap 1. The inflation pump 14 is used to draw air into the airbag 17, and the exhaust valve 15 is used to expel air from the airbag 17. The inflation / deflation controller 7 is located on the outside of the strap 1. The inflation / deflation controller 7 is wirelessly connected to the controller 10, electrically connected to the inflation / deflation control switch 9, electrically connected to the inflation pump 14, and electrically connected to the exhaust valve 15. The inflation / deflation controller 7 is controlled by both the controller 10 and the inflation / deflation control switch 9. Based on the control signals from the controller 10 and the inflation / deflation control switch 9, the inflation / deflation controller 7 controls the inflation and deflation of the airbag 17 by controlling the opening and closing of the inflation pump 14 and the deflation valve 15, thereby controlling the pressure value of the pressing bean 16 pressing the acupoints on the human body.

[0039] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the controller 10 is a PLC device and is located on the outside of the strap 1. The controller 10 is wirelessly connected to the temperature sensor 12 and the pressure sensor 13. The controller 10 receives temperature and pressure data transmitted by the temperature sensor 12 and the pressure sensor 13, controls the temperature controller 6 and the inflation / deflation controller 7, and then adjusts the temperature and pressure of the pressing bead 16 when pressing the acupoints of the human body through the heating element 4, the inflation pump 14 and the deflation valve 15, so that the temperature is between 30 and 40 degrees Celsius and the pressure is between 20 and 50 Newtons.

[0040] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the timer device 11 is attached to the outside of the strap 1 via a paperclip and is wirelessly connected to the controller 10. When the timer device 11 is not needed, it can be easily detached from the strap 1 to prevent the total weight of the portable acupressure device from affecting the user's freedom of movement. The timer device 11 can be preset for a specific time. When the preset time is reached, the timer device 11, through the controller 10, and subsequently through the temperature controller 6, shuts off the heating element 4 and, through the inflation / deflation controller 7, shuts off the inflation pump 14 and opens the exhaust valve 15, causing the pressing bead 16 to stop pressing on the user.

[0041] Example 2

[0042] like Figure 1 As shown, the specific operating steps for using the portable acupressure device described in this utility model are as follows:

[0043] 1. Wrap the bandage 1 around the area that needs to be pressed on the patient with stones, and align the pressing bead 16 with the acupoint that needs to be pressed.

[0044] 2. Attach the Velcro 2 and tighten the elastic band 3 to fix the strap 1 to the surface of the human body.

[0045] 3. The controller 10 controls the heating element 4, the air pump 14, and the exhaust valve 15 to ensure that the temperature of the pressing bean 16 when pressing the human body is 30-40 degrees Celsius and the pressure is 20-50 Newtons.

[0046] 4. Based on the individual sensations of the stone patient, the temperature and pressure can be finely adjusted via the controller 10.

[0047] 5. Hang the timer device 11 on the outside of the strap 1 using a paperclip, and set the pressing bean 16 to press the acupoints of the human body for the expected time.

[0048] 6. After the set time, the timer device 11 automatically sends a signal to the controller 10, which then controls the heating element 4 to stop heating and controls the exhaust valve 15 to release the gas in the airbag 17.

[0049] 7. If the timer device 11 does not transmit a signal to the controller 10 after the set time, the patient with the kidney stone can control the pressure of the pressing bean 16 on the body by using the temperature control switch 8 and the inflation / deflation control switch 9.

[0050] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, and not all possible embodiments of this utility model. Any obvious modifications made by those skilled in the art without departing from the principles and spirit of this utility model should be considered to be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A portable acupressure device, characterized by comprising: The device includes a strap (1), a heating device, an inflation / deflation device, and a controller (10). The strap (1) has a double-layer structure, with Velcro (2) at both ends for reversible connection. The heating device includes a heating element (4) located inside the strap (1). The side of the heating element (4) closest to the human body has a pressing bead (16) for pressing acupoints. The heating element (4) is used to raise the pressure of the pressing bead (16). The temperature of the airbag (17) is controlled by the airbag (17), the air pump (14) and the air valve (15). The airbag (17) is located in the middle of the double-layer structure of the strap (1). The air pump (14) and the air valve (15) are located on the side of the airbag (17) away from the human body. The airbag (17) is used to adjust the pressure of the pressing bean (16) on the acupoint. The controller (10) is located on the outside of the strap (1). The controller (10) is used to control the opening and closing of the heating device and the airbag (17).

2. The portable acupressure device according to claim 1, wherein The heating device also includes a temperature sensor (12), a temperature display (5), and a temperature controller (6). The temperature sensor (12) is located on the side surface of the pressed bean (16) and transmits the temperature data of the pressed bean (16) to the temperature display (5) and the controller (10). The temperature display (5) is located on the outside of the strap (1) and is used to display the temperature of the pressed bean (16) in real time. The temperature controller (6) is electrically connected to the heating element (4). The temperature controller (6) receives the signal from the controller (10) and then controls the opening and closing of the heating element (4).

3. The portable acupressure device of claim 2, wherein the at least one protrusion is configured to press against the acupoint of the user when the user's hand is placed on the at least one protrusion. The temperature controller (6) is electrically connected to a temperature control switch (8), which is used to manually control the temperature controller (6) and thus control the opening and closing of the heating element (4).

4. The portable acupressure device according to claim 3, wherein The inflation / deflation device also includes a pressure sensor (13) and an inflation / deflation controller (7). The pressure sensor (13) is located on the side of the airbag (17) close to the human body and is used to detect the pressure of the strap (1) on the human body and transmit the pressure data to the controller (10). The inflation / deflation controller (7) is located on the outside of the strap (1) and is electrically connected to the inflation pump (14) and the deflation valve (15). The inflation / deflation controller (7) receives the signal from the controller (10) and controls the inflation and deflation of the airbag (17) through the inflation pump (14) and the deflation valve (15).

5. The portable acupressure device according to claim 4, wherein The inflation / deflation controller (7) is electrically connected to an inflation / deflation control switch (9), which is used to manually control the inflation / deflation controller (7), thereby controlling the opening and closing of the inflation pump (14) and the exhaust valve (15).

6. A portable acupressure device according to claim 5, characterized in that, It also includes a timing device (11), which is attached to the outside of the strap (1) by a paperclip. The timing device (11) is wirelessly connected to the controller (10) and is used to automatically transmit a signal to the controller (10) after a set time. The controller (10) then turns off the heating element (4) through the temperature controller (6) and turns off the air pump (14) and opens the exhaust valve (15) through the air filling and deflation controller (7).

7. A portable acupressure device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The strap (1) is rectangular, and an elastic band (3) is provided on one long side of the strap (1). The elastic band (3) is used to fix the strap (1) more firmly to the surface of the human body.

8. A portable acupressure device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The strap (1) is made of non-woven fabric, the elastic band (3) is made of cotton fabric, and the pressing bead (16) is made of steel beads.

9. A portable acupressure device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The strap (1) is 100-120 cm long and 15-20 cm wide, the elastic band (3) is 120-140 cm long and 5-10 cm wide, and the pressing bean (16) has a temperature range of 30-40 degrees Celsius and a pressure range of 20-50 Newtons when pressing acupoints.

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