A tongue appearance collecting device

Abstract

This utility model discloses a tongue image acquisition device, belonging to the technical field of medical testing and diagnostic auxiliary devices. It includes: a shaped component with an arc-shaped support; a camera fixing connector, which has an arc-shaped structure and matches the curvature of the arc-shaped support; the camera fixing connector is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped support; a camera fixing component, which is slidably connected to the camera fixing connector; a driving unit, which is disposed on the camera fixing component and drivenly connected to the camera fixing connector or the arc-shaped support to drive the camera fixing component to move relative to the camera fixing connector; and a camera, which is fixedly mounted on the camera fixing component. This utility model, through the arc-shaped support and the arc-shaped structure of the camera fixing connector, and the driving cooperation between the camera fixing component and the driving unit, enables the camera to capture images of the tongue surface and underside from multiple angles to obtain the optimal shooting angle and ensure complete and clear images of the underside of the tongue.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of medical testing and diagnostic auxiliary devices, specifically relating to a tongue image acquisition device. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) emphasizes the four diagnostic methods: observation, auscultation, inquiry, and palpation. These methods involve observing the patient's appearance, listening to sounds (including smells), inquiring about symptoms, and taking the pulse. In the absence of medical instruments, TCM practitioners rely on these methods to gather information about the patient's condition and diagnose illnesses. Observation is ranked first among the four methods, highlighting its importance. Observation mainly includes observing the patient's tongue, complexion, mental state, and movements.

[0003] Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) diagnoses diseases by observing the tongue (tongue diagnosis) and by observing the face (facial diagnosis). These two methods are among the most important diagnostic techniques in TCM. A camera is typically used to capture images of the tongue to supplement information about the tongue's underside, aiding in the assessment of constitution or other relevant needs.

[0004] The cameras in existing tongue diagnosis devices are used to take pictures in a vertical position or are adjusted to a downward angle slightly parallel to the tongue surface. However, because the tongue floor is retracted, there are still problems caused by oral shadows or defects due to the shooting angle, making it impossible to obtain the best shooting angle. Utility Model Content

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

[0006] A tongue image acquisition device, comprising:

[0007] A shaped component, wherein an arc-shaped support component is provided on the shaped component;

[0008] A camera fixing connector, wherein the camera fixing connector has an arc-shaped structure and the arc of the arc-shaped support is consistent; the camera fixing connector is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped support.

[0009] A camera mounting component, wherein the camera mounting component and the camera mounting connector are slidably connected;

[0010] A driving unit is disposed on the camera fixture and drivenly connected to the camera fixing connector or the arc-shaped support to drive the camera fixture to move relative to the camera fixing connector.

[0011] A camera, which is fixedly mounted on the camera mounting bracket.

[0012] Furthermore, the driving unit includes:

[0013] A drive motor, which is fixedly mounted on the camera mounting component;

[0014] A drive gear is mounted on the drive end of the drive motor via a connecting shaft; an arc-shaped rack is provided on the camera fixing connector or the arc-shaped support, and the arc-shaped rack meshes with the drive gear.

[0015] Furthermore, the arc-shaped rack is disposed on the arc-shaped support member.

[0016] Furthermore, the arc-shaped rack is a partial arc segment of the arc-shaped support member and is located at the center of the arc-shaped support member.

[0017] Furthermore, there are two arc-shaped racks, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the arc-shaped support; the drive motor is a dual-output shaft motor.

[0018] Furthermore, the drive motor is a hydraulic motor, a pneumatic motor, or a stepper motor.

[0019] Furthermore, the camera fixing connector is provided with a sliding groove, and the camera fixing connector is provided with a slider, which is slidably disposed in the sliding groove.

[0020] Furthermore, the styling component is provided with an initial position limit switch at the initial position of the camera and an end position limit switch at the maximum movement endpoint of the camera.

[0021] Furthermore, the shaped component has a circular or elliptical structure.

[0022] Beneficial effects:

[0023] This utility model provides a tongue image acquisition device. Through the arc-shaped support and camera fixing connection, and the driving cooperation between the camera fixing and the drive unit, the camera can capture images of the tongue surface and tongue underside from multiple angles to obtain the best shooting angle and ensure the completeness and clarity of the tongue underside image. This is of great significance for improving the acquisition of tongue image information. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the shaped component and the curved support component;

[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the maximum endpoint of the camera's movement;

[0027] The components include: 1. Shaping component; 2. Protective disc; 3. Drive gear; 4. Drive motor; 5. Connecting shaft; 6. Camera; 7. Connecting column; 8. Arc-shaped rack; 9. End position limit switch; 10. Initial position limit switch. Detailed Implementation

[0028] Example 1

[0029] refer to Figures 1-3 A tongue image acquisition device, comprising:

[0030] Shaped component 1, which is provided with an arc-shaped support component;

[0031] The camera fixing connector has an arc-shaped structure, which matches the arc of the arc-shaped support; the camera fixing connector is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped support.

[0032] Camera mounting hardware, which can be slidably connected to camera mounting connectors;

[0033] The driving unit is mounted on the camera fixture and is driven to connect with the camera fixture or the arc-shaped support to drive the camera fixture to move relative to the camera fixture.

[0034] Camera 6 is fixedly mounted on the camera mounting bracket.

[0035] Specifically, the camera mounting bracket has four connecting posts 7, and the camera 6 is fixedly mounted on the four connecting posts 7.

[0036] In this embodiment, the two ends of the arc-shaped support are fixedly connected to the shaping part 1, and preferably it is an integral structure; depending on the actual use needs, it can also be set as a detachable connection structure.

[0037] In this embodiment, the driving unit includes:

[0038] Drive motor 4 is fixedly mounted on the camera fixture;

[0039] The drive gear 3 is mounted on the drive end of the drive motor 4 via the connecting shaft 5; the camera fixing connector or arc-shaped support is provided with an arc-shaped rack 8, which meshes with the drive gear 3.

[0040] Preferably, the arc-shaped rack 8 is disposed on the arc-shaped support.

[0041] In other embodiments, the arc-shaped rack 8 may also be mounted on the camera mounting connector, depending on the actual usage.

[0042] Specifically, a protective disc 2 is installed at the end of the connecting shaft 5 that is away from the drive motor 4.

[0043] In this embodiment, the arc-shaped rack 8 is a partial arc segment of the arc-shaped support member and is located at the center of the arc-shaped support member.

[0044] Specifically, there are two arc-shaped racks 8, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the arc-shaped support; the drive motor 4 is a dual-output shaft motor.

[0045] In this embodiment, the drive motor 4 is a hydraulic motor, a pneumatic motor, or a stepper motor, preferably a stepper motor.

[0046] In this embodiment, the camera fixing connector is provided with a sliding groove, and the camera fixing connector is provided with a slider, which is slidably disposed in the sliding groove.

[0047] In this embodiment, an initial position limit switch 10 is provided on the model 1 at the initial position of the camera 6, and an end position limit switch 9 is provided at the maximum movement end position of the camera 6.

[0048] In this embodiment, the shaped component is a circular structure or an elliptical structure, preferably an elliptical structure.

[0049] The tongue image acquisition device provided in this embodiment, through the arc-shaped support and camera fixing connection, and the driving cooperation between the camera fixing and the driving part, can realize multi-angle shooting of the tongue surface and tongue bottom by the camera to obtain the best shooting angle.

[0050] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not constitute any limitation on the technical scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any minor modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tongue image acquisition device, characterized in that, include: A shaped component, wherein an arc-shaped support component is provided on the shaped component; A camera fixing connector, wherein the camera fixing connector has an arc-shaped structure and the arc of the arc-shaped support is consistent; the camera fixing connector is fixedly connected to the arc-shaped support. A camera mounting component, wherein the camera mounting component and the camera mounting connector are slidably connected; A driving unit is disposed on the camera fixture and drivenly connected to the camera fixing connector or the arc-shaped support to drive the camera fixture to move relative to the camera fixing connector. A camera, which is fixedly mounted on the camera mounting bracket.

2. The tongue image acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit includes: A drive motor, which is fixedly mounted on the camera mounting component; A drive gear is mounted on the drive end of the drive motor via a connecting shaft; an arc-shaped rack is provided on the camera fixing connector or the arc-shaped support, and the arc-shaped rack meshes with the drive gear.

3. The tongue image acquisition device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The arc-shaped rack is mounted on the arc-shaped support.

4. The tongue image acquisition device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The arc-shaped rack is a portion of the arc-shaped support member and is located at the center of the arc-shaped support member.

5. The tongue image acquisition device according to claim 4, characterized in that, There are two arc-shaped racks, symmetrically arranged on both sides of the arc-shaped support; the drive motor is a dual-output shaft motor.

6. The tongue image acquisition device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drive motor is a hydraulic motor, a pneumatic motor, or a stepper motor.

7. The tongue image acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The camera fixing connector is provided with a sliding groove, and the camera fixing connector is provided with a slider, which is slidably disposed in the sliding groove.

8. The tongue image acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An initial position limit switch is provided on the shaped component at the initial position of the camera, and an end position limit switch is provided at the maximum movement endpoint position of the camera.

9. The tongue image acquisition device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shaped component has a circular or elliptical structure.

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