A lubricant applicator

By designing a lubricant applicator with a petal-shaped cavity and an applicator roller, the problems of uneven lubricant application and cross-contamination in traditional lubricants have been solved, achieving uniform release and safe use of lubricant.

CN224421706UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-30NANJING GAOCHUN HOSPITAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
NANJING GAOCHUN HOSPITAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE
Filing Date
2025-03-05
Publication Date
2026-06-30

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional methods of applying lubricating oil are cumbersome, make it difficult to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the amount used, and pose a risk of cross-contamination.

Method used

A lubricant applicator is designed, which adopts a petal-shaped cavity structure and an applicator roller to achieve uniform distribution and precise control of lubricant. The applicator cover is removable for easy cleaning and disinfection.

Benefits of technology

It achieves uniform release and consistent control of lubricating oil, improves ease of operation and safety, and reduces the risk of cross-infection.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a lubricant applicator, comprising a spherical hollow cover. The inner cavity of the cover has several vertical partitions symmetrically arranged around the center of the cover, dividing the inner cavity into several petal-shaped cavities. A lubricant storage component communicating with the inner cavity is located at the center of the top of the cover. A lubricant applicator communicating with the inner cavity is located at the bottom of the cover. The lubricant applicator includes a detachable, sealed, and fixed applicator cap at the bottom of the cover. The bottom surface of the cover is not enclosed. The inner bottom of the applicator cap is tightly fitted to the bottom opening of each petal-shaped cavity, and a set of through-holes for oil release is provided on the applicator cap located directly below the bottom opening of each petal-shaped cavity. This utility model uses several petal-shaped cavities to evenly distribute the lubricant, ensuring a uniform amount of lubricant flowing from each set of oil release holes. Because each set of oil release holes is evenly distributed along the edge of the applicator cap, uniform release of lubricant onto the skin can be achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical devices, specifically a lubricant applicator. Background Technology

[0002] As important components of traditional Chinese medicine's external treatment techniques, Gua Sha (scraping therapy) and cupping therapy, among others, retain a place in modern medicine due to their unique therapeutic effects. The current status of Gua Sha and cupping therapy: Gua Sha therapy involves scraping the skin with a Gua Sha board made of specific materials to achieve the goals of unblocking meridians, promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, and regulating organ function. Currently, Gua Sha is widely used in home healthcare, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals, and is popular due to its ease of operation and significant therapeutic effects. Cupping therapy uses specially designed cups to adhere to and remove the cups on the skin surface, using negative pressure to promote local blood circulation, accelerate metabolism, regulate bodily functions, and relieve muscle tension. This technique also has a broad clinical application base and complements Gua Sha therapy, together providing patients with comprehensive and effective traditional Chinese medicine physiotherapy services.

[0003] With technological advancements and evolving health concepts, the limitations of traditional therapies in clinical practice are becoming increasingly apparent, particularly in the application of lubricants. Taking Gua Sha and cupping therapy as examples, to enhance efficacy or optimize the experience, a measured amount of lubricant needs to be applied evenly to the treatment area. However, current lubricant application is still primarily manual, which has two main drawbacks: First, the traditional manual application method is not only cumbersome but also prone to uneven dosage control, making it difficult to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the lubricant dosage, potentially affecting the stability and safety of the treatment effect. Second, hygiene management poses risks; reusable Gua Sha boards or direct hand contact may lead to cross-contamination, increasing the risk of skin infections. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a lubricant applicator to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a lubricating oil applicator, comprising a spherical hollow cover, wherein the inner cavity of the cover is provided with several vertical partitions symmetrical to the center of the cover, the partitions uniformly dividing the inner cavity of the cover into several petal-shaped cavities, a lubricating oil storage component communicating with the inner cavity of the cover is provided at the center of the top of the cover, and a lubricating oil applicator communicating with the inner cavity of the cover is provided at the bottom of the cover, the lubricating oil applicator comprising a removable and sealed applicating round cover fixed to the bottom of the cover, the bottom surface of the cover being non-closed, the inner bottom of the applicating round cover being in close contact with the bottom opening of each petal-shaped cavity, and a set of through oil release holes being provided on the applicating round cover located directly below the bottom opening of each petal-shaped cavity.

[0006] In a further embodiment, the lubricating oil storage assembly includes a flexible lubricating oil storage bottle, the bottle opening of which is detachably and sealed to the center of the top of the cover; when connected to each other, the bottle cavity of the lubricating oil storage bottle and each petal-shaped cavity remain in communication.

[0007] In a further embodiment, the mouth of the lubricating oil storage bottle is connected to the central threaded connection at the top of the cover body.

[0008] In a further embodiment, a plurality of applicator rollers are evenly rolled and embedded on the outer bottom of the applicator cover.

[0009] In a further embodiment, the coating round cap is snap-fit ​​sealed and fixed to the bottom of the cover.

[0010] In a further embodiment, a protective base cover is detachably snapped onto the coating cap.

[0011] In a further embodiment, the body of the lubricating oil storage bottle is made of rubber and has grooves on the body for easy squeezing.

[0012] Preferably, the number of oil release holes in each group located directly below the bottom opening of each petal-shaped cavity is 2-4.

[0013] Preferably, the number of the petal-shaped cavities is 20-28.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] I. In this utility model, several petal-shaped cavities are used to evenly distribute the lubricating oil, so that the amount of lubricating oil flowing out from each group of oil release holes remains uniform. Since each group of oil release holes is evenly distributed on the edge of the coating cap, the lubricating oil can be evenly released on the skin. At the same time, the release of lubricating oil can be precisely controlled by squeezing the lubricating oil storage bottle. The above structure is not only easy to operate, but also effectively controls the uniformity and consistency of the lubricating oil release dosage, avoiding the waste of lubricating oil.

[0016] Second, in this utility model, several application rollers are also rolled and embedded on the bottom surface of the application round cap. The application rollers can make the application round cap move more smoothly on the skin, and also make the application round cap have a certain distance from the skin surface, so as to avoid the edge of the application round cap from scratching the skin and causing skin damage. The above structure can protect the skin when applying lubricant and effectively increase the comfort of application.

[0017] Third, the cover, lubricant storage bottle and application round cap in this utility model are all detachable structures. Therefore, they can be disassembled and cleaned and disinfected after use, thereby effectively avoiding the risk of cross-infection that may occur during application. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the coating round cap structure of this utility model.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Cover; 2. Divider; 3. Lobe-shaped cavity; 4. Lubricating oil storage bottle; 5. Coating round cap; 6. Oil release hole; 7. Coating roller; 8. Protective bottom cover. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Example 1, as Figure 1-4As shown, this embodiment provides a lubricant applicator, including a spherical hollow cover 1. The inner cavity of the cover 1 has several vertical partitions 2 symmetrically arranged around the same center, dividing the inner cavity of the cover 1 into 24 petal-shaped cavities 3. A lubricant storage assembly communicating with the inner cavity of the cover 1 is located at the center of the top of the cover 1. A lubricant applicator communicating with the inner cavity of the cover 1 is located at the bottom of the cover 1. The lubricant applicator includes a detachable, sealed, and fixed applicator cover 5 at the bottom of the cover 1. The bottom surface of the cover 1 is not sealed. The inner bottom of the applicator cover 5 is tightly fitted to the bottom opening of each petal-shaped cavity 3. A set of through-holes 6 are provided on the applicator cover 5 located directly below the bottom opening of each petal-shaped cavity 3, with each set of three through-holes 6. Several applicator rollers 7 are evenly rolled and embedded on the outer bottom of the applicator cover 5. In this embodiment, several petal-shaped cavities 3 are used to evenly distribute the lubricating oil, ensuring that the amount of lubricating oil flowing out from each set of oil release holes 6 remains uniform. Since each set of oil release holes 6 is evenly distributed along the edge of the application cap 5, uniform release of lubricating oil onto the skin can be achieved. In addition, several application rollers 7 are rolled and embedded on the bottom surface of the application cap 5. The application rollers 7 make the application of the application cap 5 on the skin smoother, and also maintain a certain distance between the application cap 5 and the skin surface, avoiding scratches and skin damage caused by the edge of the application cap 5 during application. The above structure can protect the skin when applying lubricating oil, effectively increasing the comfort of application.

[0025] The lubricating oil storage assembly includes a flexible lubricating oil storage bottle 4, the bottle opening of which is detachably and sealed to the center of the top of the cover 1. When connected, the cavity of the lubricating oil storage bottle 4 remains in communication with each of the petal-shaped cavities 3. In this embodiment, the body of the lubricating oil storage bottle 4 can be made of flexible materials such as rubber, and the bottle body is provided with grooves for easy squeezing. During use, the release of lubricating oil can be precisely controlled by squeezing the body of the lubricating oil storage bottle 4, thereby effectively controlling the uniformity and consistency of the lubricating oil release dosage and avoiding lubricating oil waste.

[0026] In this embodiment, the lubricating oil storage bottle 4 is threadedly sealed to the top center of the cover 1, and the application cap 5 is snap-fitted and sealed to the bottom of the cover 1. A protective bottom cover 8 is detachably snapped onto the application cap 5. In this embodiment, the cover 1, the lubricating oil storage bottle 4, and the application cap 5 are all detachable structures, allowing them to be disassembled for cleaning and disinfection after use, effectively avoiding the risk of cross-infection during application. Furthermore, the protective bottom cover 8 can hold the application cap 5, preventing contamination of the lubricating oil on the application cap 5 during application.

[0027] In use, first fill the lubricant storage bottle 4 with lubricant. Then, connect the bottle opening of the lubricant storage bottle 4 to the top center of the cover body 1 via a threaded seal. Place the application cap 5 on the area to be treated. The medical staff holds the lubricant storage bottle 4 with one hand and pushes the application cap 5 along the skin surface. During the push, press the lubricant storage bottle 4 to distribute the lubricant along the petal-shaped cavity 3 in the cover body 1 to the various oil release holes 6, which then flow to the skin surface. This pushing motion is repeated to achieve even application of the lubricant and meet lubrication needs. During the application, the application roller 7 rolls along with the application cap 5, making its movement on the skin smoother and preventing scratches from the edges of the cap. After use, disassemble the lubricant storage bottle 4, the application cap 5, and the cover body 1 for easy cleaning and storage.

[0028] Example 2 differs from Example 1 in that the mouth of the lubricating oil storage bottle 4 is connected to the center of the top of the cover 1 by a snap-fit ​​seal, and the coating round cap 5 is fixed to the bottom of the cover 1 by a threaded seal. There are two oil release holes 6 located directly below the bottom opening of each petal-shaped cavity 3, and there are 20 petal-shaped cavities 3. Other structures are the same as in Example 1 and will not be described again here.

[0029] Example 3 differs from Example 1 in that the number of oil release holes 6 located directly below the bottom opening of each petal cavity 3 is 4, and the number of petal cavities 3 is 28. Other structures are the same as in Example 1, and will not be described again here.

[0030] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A lubricating oil applicator characterized by: The device includes a spherical hollow cover (1), the inner cavity of which is provided with several vertical partitions (2) symmetrical to the center of the cover (1), the partitions (2) evenly dividing the inner cavity of the cover (1) into several petal-shaped cavities (3), the top center of the outer side of the cover (1) is provided with a lubricating oil storage component that communicates with the inner cavity of the cover (1), and the bottom of the cover (1) is provided with a lubricating oil application component that communicates with the inner cavity of the cover (1); The lubricating oil application assembly includes a removable and sealed application round cover (5) fixed to the bottom of the cover (1). The bottom surface of the cover (1) is not closed. The inner bottom of the application round cover (5) is in close contact with the bottom opening of each petal cavity (3). A set of through oil release holes (6) are provided on the application round cover (5) located directly below the bottom opening of each petal cavity (3).

2. The lubricating oil applicator of claim 1, wherein: The lubricating oil storage assembly includes a soft lubricating oil storage bottle (4), the bottle mouth of which is detachably and sealed to the center of the top of the cover (1); when connected to each other, the bottle cavity of the lubricating oil storage bottle (4) is in communication with each of the petal-shaped cavities (3).

3. The lubricating oil applicator of claim 2, wherein: The mouth of the lubricating oil storage bottle (4) is connected to the central threaded connection at the top of the cover (1).

4. The lubricating oil applicator of claim 1, wherein: The outer bottom of the coating cover (5) is evenly embedded with several coating rollers (7).

5. The lubricating oil applicator of claim 1, wherein: The coating round cover (5) is snap-fitted and sealed to the bottom of the cover (1).

6. The lubricating oil applicator of claim 1, wherein: The coating round cap (5) is detachably fitted with a protective bottom cover (8).

7. The lubricating oil applicator of claim 1, wherein: The number of oil release holes (6) located directly below the bottom opening of each petal-shaped cavity (3) is 2-4.

8. The lubricant applicator according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lubricating oil storage bottle (4) is made of rubber and has grooves on its body for easy squeezing.