Ear canal moxibustion device

By using a limiting plate and a conical sleeve, the problem of existing ear canal moxibustion devices being unable to adapt to different ear canal sizes is solved, achieving precise control of insertion depth and improving user comfort, while reducing operational difficulty and the risk of loss.

CN224484504UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Anhui Hospital

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Anhui Hospital
Filing Date
2025-03-25
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

The existing ear canal moxibustion devices have a fixed outer diameter of conical tube, which cannot adapt to different ear canal sizes. This may cause distending pain and inaccurate insertion depth during insertion, affecting the comfort of use and the therapeutic effect.

Method used

An ear canal moxibustion device was designed, comprising a limiting plate, a conical sleeve, and a connector. The limiting plate contacts and limits the insertion depth to the patient's auricle, the conical sleeve adapts to different ear canal sizes, and the connector is detachable, ensuring accurate insertion depth and improving comfort and ease of operation.

Benefits of technology

This effectively avoids the problem of the conical tube being inserted too deeply or too shallowly, improving patient comfort and treatment effectiveness, reducing operational difficulty, and decreasing the risk of conical tube loss.

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Abstract

The utility model provides an ear canal moxa -moxibustion device, include: bamboo tube, one end is open -mouthed, the other end is provided with the insertion port that links with its inside, the outside wall of bamboo tube is provided with a plurality of all with inside communication's vent, and the outside wall of bamboo tube is fixedly installed handle, the utility model discloses through the design of limit stop, for the ear canal moxa -moxibustion of patient, limit stop and patient auricle contact, realize the distance that conical pipe inserts to patient ear canal to limit effect, effectively avoid the situation that conical pipe inserts to patient ear canal inside depth is big and leads to patient discomfort, reduce the operation difficulty, through setting up conical sleeve, when patient ear canal mouth is small, assemble to conical sleeve, for the ear canal moxa -moxibustion of patient, make conical sleeve insert to patient ear canal inside, effectively avoid the situation that conical pipe inserts to patient ear canal inside and causes the distending pain feeling of patient ear canal, thereby improve patient use comfort.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of moxibustion equipment technology, specifically to an ear canal moxibustion device. Background Technology

[0002] Ear canal moxibustion is a special type of moxibustion therapy in Traditional Chinese Medicine, belonging to the external treatment methods within the field of TCM. It utilizes the heat and medicinal effects generated by burning moxa sticks or moxa wool to act on acupoints in and around the ear canal, aiming to regulate the body and treat diseases.

[0003] The attached diagram of the instruction manual Figure 5 An existing ear canal moxibustion device is shown, comprising a bamboo tube with an open end and an insertion port at the other end communicating with its interior. Multiple ventilation holes, all communicating with the interior, are formed on the outer wall of the bamboo tube, and a handle is fixedly mounted on the outer wall. A cap is fitted onto the bamboo tube to seal its open end, and a conical tube communicating with the interior of the bamboo tube is integrally formed on the side of the cap away from the bamboo tube. In use, a moxibustion stick is inserted into the bamboo tube through the insertion port, and the end of the conical tube is inserted into the patient's ear canal. When the moxibustion stick burns, the smoke enters the patient's ear canal, achieving the moxibustion effect. However, the aforementioned existing ear canal moxibustion device still has the following drawbacks in actual use:

[0004] 1. The size of the ear canal opening varies among patients, while the outer diameter of the conical tube in existing ear canal moxibustion devices is fixed. For patients with smaller ear canal openings, inserting the tip of the conical tube into the ear canal can easily cause a feeling of distension and pain, reducing patient comfort.

[0005] 2. According to the requirements of moxibustion efficacy, the depth of the conical tube inserted into the ear canal should not exceed 2cm. However, currently, the depth of insertion of the conical tube into the patient's ear canal mainly relies on the experience of medical personnel. If the operation is not precise enough, it may be inserted too deeply or too shallowly, affecting the treatment effect or even causing patient discomfort. Utility Model Content

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides an ear canal moxibustion device, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0008] An ear canal moxibustion device, comprising:

[0009] The bamboo tube has an open end and an insertion port at the other end that is connected to the inside of the tube. The outer wall of the bamboo tube has multiple ventilation holes that are connected to the inside of the tube, and a handle is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bamboo tube.

[0010] The cover is installed on the outside of the bamboo tube and seals the opening of the bamboo tube. The side of the cover away from the bamboo tube has an integrally formed conical tube that communicates with the inside of the bamboo tube.

[0011] The limiting plate is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the tapered tube;

[0012] A tapered sleeve with a connector installed on it. The tapered sleeve is detachably installed at the end of the tapered tube and connected to the tapered tube through the connector. The outer diameter of the tapered sleeve is smaller than the outer diameter of the tapered tube.

[0013] Furthermore: the connector includes a connecting ring that is fixedly connected to the tapered sleeve, the connecting ring being sleeved onto the outside of the tapered tube and abutting against the outer wall of the tapered tube.

[0014] Furthermore: a connecting rope is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the limiting plate, and the connecting ring is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting rope.

[0015] Furthermore: a positioning post is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the tapered tube at the end of the limiting plate near the cover, and the connecting ring can be sleeved onto the outside of the positioning post and abut against the outer wall of the positioning post.

[0016] Furthermore: a fireproof inner tube is fixedly installed inside the bamboo tube, and there is a gap between the outer wall of the fireproof inner tube and the inner wall of the bamboo tube. A connecting hole is opened on the side of the fireproof inner tube near the insertion port. A connecting tube connected to the connecting hole is integrally formed on the fireproof inner tube, and the connecting tube passes through the insertion port.

[0017] Furthermore, the fireproof inner cylinder is fixedly installed with elastic clips in a ring array on the side near the connecting hole. The longitudinal section of the elastic clips is arc-shaped, and the end of the elastic clips away from the inner wall of the fireproof inner cylinder extends to the inner side of the connecting hole.

[0018] Furthermore: a limiting ring is integrally formed on the side of the connecting ring near the tapered sleeve. A sponge washer is movably sleeved on the outside of the limiting ring, abutting against the outer wall of the limiting ring. When the sponge washer contacts the connecting ring, the side of the sponge washer away from the connecting ring extends to the outside of the limiting ring. The sponge washer is movably sleeved on the outside of the tapered tube and contacts the limiting plate. When the sponge washer contacts the limiting plate, the inner wall of the sponge washer abuts against the outer wall of the tapered tube.

[0019] Furthermore, the outer wall of the bamboo tube and one end near its opening are provided with external threads, and the cover is fitted onto the outside of the bamboo tube and can engage with the external threads.

[0020] This invention provides an ear canal moxibustion device. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages:

[0021] 1. The design of the limiting plate ensures that when performing moxibustion on the ear canal, the limiting plate contacts the patient's auricle, effectively limiting the distance the conical tube is inserted into the ear canal. This prevents discomfort caused by excessive insertion depth and reduces the difficulty of operation. Furthermore, the conical sleeve allows for precise insertion into the ear canal when the opening is small, effectively preventing discomfort and improving patient comfort.

[0022] 2. By setting a connecting rope, the connecting ring is suspended, effectively preventing the tapered sleeve from being lost;

[0023] 3. By setting a positioning post, when the conical sleeve is not needed during the use of this device to perform moxibustion on the patient's ear canal, the connection is placed around the outside of the positioning post, thus achieving the effect of storing the conical sleeve. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention is shown;

[0026] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of the connecting ring of this utility model is shown;

[0027] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of the fireproof inner cylinder of this utility model is shown;

[0028] Figure 4 This utility model illustrates Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 5 This illustrates an ear canal moxibustion device in the prior art;

[0030] The following components are shown in the diagram: 1. Bamboo tube; 11. Insert; 12. Vent hole; 13. Handle; 14. External thread; 2. Cover; 21. Tapered tube; 211. Positioning post; 3. Limiting plate; 31. Connecting rope; 4. Connecting piece; 41. Connecting ring; 411. Limiting ring; 5. Tapered sleeve; 6. Fireproof inner tube; 61. Connecting hole; 62. Connecting tube; 63. Elastic clip; 7. Sponge gasket. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are described clearly and completely. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0032] Example 1

[0033] To address the technical problems in the background section, the following ear canal moxibustion device is provided:

[0034] Combination Figures 1-4 As shown, the present invention provides an ear canal moxibustion device, comprising:

[0035] The bamboo tube 1 has an open end and an insertion port 11 connected to its interior at the other end. The outer wall of the bamboo tube 1 has multiple ventilation holes 12 that are connected to its interior, and a handle 13 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bamboo tube 1.

[0036] The cover 2 is installed on the outside of the bamboo tube 1 and seals the opening end of the bamboo tube 1. The side of the cover 2 away from the bamboo tube 1 has an integrally formed conical tube 21 that communicates with the inside of the bamboo tube 1.

[0037] The limiting plate 3 is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the tapered tube 21;

[0038] A tapered sleeve 5 is provided, and a connector 4 is installed on the tapered sleeve 5. The tapered sleeve 5 is detachably installed at the end of the tapered tube 21 and connected to the tapered tube 21 through the connector 4. The outer diameter of the tapered sleeve 5 is smaller than the outer diameter of the tapered tube 21.

[0039] In use, the moxibustion stick is inserted into the bamboo tube 1 through the insertion port. Due to the design of the limiting plate 3, when performing ear canal moxibustion, the limiting plate 3 contacts the patient's auricle when the end of the conical tube 21 is inserted into the patient's ear canal, effectively limiting the distance the conical tube 21 is inserted into the patient's ear canal. This effectively avoids discomfort caused by excessive insertion depth of the conical tube 21 into the patient's ear canal, reducing the difficulty of operation. By setting the conical sleeve 5, when the patient's ear canal opening is small, the conical sleeve 5 is fitted over the conical tube 21 through the connector 4. When performing ear canal moxibustion, the conical sleeve 5 is inserted into the patient's ear canal. Because the outer diameter of the conical sleeve 5 is smaller than the outer diameter of the conical tube 21, it effectively avoids causing distending pain in the patient's ear canal when the conical tube 21 is inserted into the patient's ear canal, thereby improving patient comfort.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] like Figures 1-4 As shown, based on the above embodiments, this embodiment further provides the following:

[0042] In this embodiment, the connector 4 includes a connecting ring 41 fixedly connected to the conical sleeve 5. The outer diameter of the connecting ring 41 is larger than the outer diameter of the conical sleeve 5. The connecting ring 41 can be sleeved on the outside of the conical tube 21 and abuts against the outer wall of the conical tube 21. In use, the connecting ring 41 is sleeved on the outside of the conical tube 21 to achieve the assembly effect of the conical sleeve 5. The operation is simple. In addition, when the patient's ear canal opening is small, the connecting ring 41 can contact the patient's auricle when the conical sleeve 5 is inserted into the patient's ear canal, thereby limiting the distance of the conical sleeve 5 inserted into the patient's ear canal.

[0043] In this embodiment, the outer wall of the limiting plate 3 is fixedly connected to the connecting rope 31, and the connecting ring 41 is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting rope 31. By setting the connecting rope 31, the connecting ring 41 is suspended and connected, effectively preventing the tapered sleeve 5 from being lost.

[0044] In this embodiment, a positioning post 211 is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the conical tube 21 at the end of the limiting plate 3 near the cover 2. The connecting ring 41 can be sleeved on the outside of the positioning post 211 and abut against the outer wall of the positioning post 211. By setting the positioning post 211, when the conical tube 5 is not needed during the use of this device to perform ear canal moxibustion on the patient, the connecting ring 41 can be wrapped around the outside of the positioning post 211 to achieve the effect of storing the conical tube 5.

[0045] Example 3

[0046] like Figures 1-4 As shown, based on the above embodiments, this embodiment further provides the following:

[0047] In this embodiment, a fireproof inner tube 6 is fixedly installed inside the bamboo tube 1. There is a gap between the outer wall of the fireproof inner tube 6 and the inner wall of the bamboo tube 1. A connecting hole 61 is provided on the side of the fireproof inner tube 6 near the insertion port 11. A connecting tube 62 connected to the connecting hole 61 is integrally formed on the fireproof inner tube 6, and the connecting tube 62 passes through the insertion port 11. Both the fireproof inner tube 6 and the connecting tube 62 are made of aluminum sheet. By setting the fireproof inner tube 6 and the connecting tube 62, when the moxibustion stick is inserted into the bamboo tube 1, the end of the moxibustion stick is located inside the fireproof inner tube 6, thereby improving the fire resistance of the bamboo tube 1.

[0048] In this embodiment, elastic clips 63 are fixedly installed in a ring array on the side of the fireproof inner cylinder 6 near the connecting hole 61. The elastic clips 63 are made of beryllium copper sheet, and the longitudinal section of the elastic clips 63 is arc-shaped. The end of the elastic clips 63 away from the inner wall of the fireproof inner cylinder 6 extends to the inner side of the connecting hole 61. Through the design of the elastic clips 63, when the moxibustion stick is inserted into the fireproof inner cylinder 6 through the connecting hole 61, the outer wall of the moxibustion stick and the multiple elastic clips 63 on the side closest to each other form abutment, thereby achieving the positioning effect of the moxibustion stick.

[0049] In this embodiment, a limiting ring 411 is integrally formed on the side of the connecting ring 41 near the conical sleeve 5. A sponge washer 7 is movably fitted on the outside of the limiting ring 411, abutting against the outer wall of the limiting ring 411. When the sponge washer 7 contacts the connecting ring 41, the side of the sponge washer 7 away from the connecting ring 41 extends to the outside of the limiting ring 411. The sponge washer 7 is movably fitted on the outside of the conical tube 21 and contacts the limiting plate 3. When the sponge washer 7 contacts the limiting plate 3, the inner wall of the sponge washer 7 abuts against the outer wall of the conical tube 21. With the design of the sponge gasket 7, when using this device to perform ear canal moxibustion on patients, the sponge gasket 7 can be placed outside the connecting ring 41 or the conical tube 21 as needed. This allows the sponge gasket 7 to come into contact with the patient's skin, increasing patient comfort. Furthermore, by placing the sponge gasket 7 outside the connecting ring 41 or the conical tube 21, it can be disassembled and replaced when performing moxibustion on the next patient, thereby reducing the risk of cross-infection.

[0050] In this embodiment, an external thread 14 is provided on the outer wall of the bamboo tube 1 and near its opening end. The cover 2 is fitted on the outside of the bamboo tube 1 and can engage with the external thread 14. By setting the cover 2 to be threadedly connected to the bamboo tube 1, the connection stability between the cover 2 and the bamboo tube 1 is increased when assembling the cover 2 and the bamboo tube 1.

[0051] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0052] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ear canal moxibustion device, characterized in that: include: The bamboo tube (1) has an open end and an insertion port (11) connected to its interior at the other end. The outer wall of the bamboo tube (1) has multiple ventilation holes (12) that are connected to its interior, and a handle (13) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bamboo tube (1). The cover (2) is installed on the outside of the bamboo tube (1) and seals the opening end of the bamboo tube (1). The side of the cover (2) away from the bamboo tube (1) is integrally formed with a conical tube (21) that communicates with the inside of the bamboo tube (1). The limiting plate (3) is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the tapered tube (21); A tapered sleeve (5) is provided with a connector (4). The tapered sleeve (5) is detachably installed at the end of the tapered tube (21) and connected to the tapered tube (21) via the connector (4). The outer diameter of the tapered sleeve (5) is smaller than the outer diameter of the tapered tube (21).

2. The ear canal moxibustion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector (4) includes a connecting ring (41) that is fixedly connected to the tapered sleeve (5). The connecting ring (41) can be sleeved on the outside of the tapered tube (21) and abuts against the outer wall of the tapered tube (21).

3. The ear canal moxibustion device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the limiting plate (3) is fixedly connected to the connecting rope (31), and the connecting ring (41) is fixedly connected to the other end of the connecting rope (31).

4. The ear canal moxibustion device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A positioning post (211) is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the tapered tube (21) and at the end of the limiting plate (3) near the cover (2). The connecting ring (41) can be sleeved on the outside of the positioning post (211) and abut against the outer wall of the positioning post (211).

5. The ear canal moxibustion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fireproof inner tube (6) is fixedly installed inside the bamboo tube (1). There is a gap between the outer wall of the fireproof inner tube (6) and the inner wall of the bamboo tube (1). A connecting hole (61) is opened on the side of the fireproof inner tube (6) near the insertion port (11). A connecting tube (62) connected to the connecting hole (61) is integrally formed on the fireproof inner tube (6), and the connecting tube (62) passes through the insertion port (11).

6. The ear canal moxibustion device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fireproof inner cylinder (6) has elastic clips (63) fixedly installed in a ring array on the side near the connecting hole (61). The longitudinal section of the elastic clips (63) is arc-shaped, and the end of the elastic clips (63) away from the inner wall of the fireproof inner cylinder (6) extends to the inside of the connecting hole (61).

7. An ear canal moxibustion device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting ring (41) has an integrally formed limiting ring (411) on the side near the conical sleeve (5). A sponge gasket (7) is movably sleeved on the outside of the limiting ring (411) and abuts against the outer wall of the limiting ring (411). When the sponge gasket (7) contacts the connecting ring (41), the side of the sponge gasket (7) away from the connecting ring (41) extends to the outside of the limiting ring (411). The sponge gasket (7) is movably sleeved on the outside of the conical tube (21) and contacts the limiting plate (3). When the sponge gasket (7) contacts the limiting plate (3), the inner wall of the sponge gasket (7) abuts against the outer wall of the conical tube (21).

8. The ear canal moxibustion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bamboo tube (1) has an external thread (14) on its outer wall and near its opening end. The cover (2) is fitted on the outside of the bamboo tube (1) and can engage with the external thread (14).