A precisely depth-adjustable acupuncture needle
By setting up a fixing mechanism, an adjustment mechanism, and a detection mechanism on the acupuncture needle, and utilizing threaded connections and miniature sensors, the problem of difficult needle insertion depth control has been solved, achieving precise depth control of the acupuncture needle and improving the reliability and convenience of treatment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XIYUAN HOSPITAL OF CHINA ACAD OF CHINESE MEDICAL SCI
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-14
AI Technical Summary
The depth of insertion of existing acupuncture needles is difficult to control precisely, and reliance on the experience of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners leads to uncertainty in treatment outcomes.
It employs a fixing mechanism, an adjustment mechanism, and a detection mechanism. Through threaded connections and micro sensors, combined with a display screen, it achieves precise depth determination of acupuncture needles and uses adjustable scales and resistance detection to accurately control the insertion depth.
It enables precise control of the insertion depth of acupuncture needles, improving the reliability and convenience of treatment effects.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of acupuncture technology, specifically to a traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture needle capable of precise depth determination. Background Technology
[0002] Acupuncture needles are key instruments used in traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture therapy. They have a long history in traditional medicine and have evolved with modern technology. The main materials used include: stainless steel (currently the most commonly used material, possessing good strength, toughness, and corrosion resistance, not easily rusting, ensuring stability during repeated use and sterilization, and relatively reasonable cost, facilitating large-scale production); silver (silver has certain antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, believed in ancient times to enhance acupuncture efficacy; however, silver is relatively soft, making acupuncture needles prone to bending and deformation, and its high cost means it is less commonly used today, often being made by plating stainless steel needles with silver); and gold needles (traditionally made of high-purity gold, soft in texture, less irritating to the human body, and also possessing antibacterial properties; however, due to the high price of gold and complex manufacturing process, their use is more limited, generally used for specific diseases or high-end healthcare).
[0003] In current clinical acupuncture practice, the depth of needle insertion is difficult to control precisely. Traditional acupuncture needles rely entirely on the personal experience and feel of the practitioner to judge the depth of insertion, which leads to a large degree of uncertainty in the therapeutic effect. For inexperienced practitioners, the inability to accurately grasp the depth of insertion may result in insufficient stimulation of acupoints, affecting the therapeutic effect and causing certain inconveniences in use. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture needle capable of precise depth determination, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0006] A precise acupuncture needle for traditional Chinese medicine includes a fixing mechanism, an adjustment mechanism internally threaded to the fixing mechanism, a detection mechanism internally arranged in the adjustment mechanism, and an installation cylinder with threads on its surface. The surface of the installation cylinder is provided with an adjustment scale, an adjustment block is fixedly connected to the top of the installation cylinder, and a display screen is fixedly connected to the top of the adjustment block.
[0007] A further improvement of the present invention is that the fixing mechanism includes a fixing cylinder with threads on its inner wall, and the inner wall of the fixing cylinder is threadedly connected to the surface of the mounting cylinder.
[0008] A further improvement of this utility model is that: a fixing plate that contacts the patient's skin is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing cylinder, and a silicone dot is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing plate.
[0009] A further improvement of this utility model is that: a reading protrusion is provided on the top of the fixed cylinder, and the length of the fixed cylinder is less than the length of the mounting cylinder.
[0010] A further improvement of the present invention is that the detection mechanism includes a microprocessor, and a mounting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the microprocessor.
[0011] A further improvement of this utility model is that the surface of the mounting plate is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting cylinder, and a miniature pressure sensor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate.
[0012] A further improvement of this utility model is that: an acupuncture needle is fixedly connected to the bottom of the micro pressure sensor, the micro pressure sensor is signal-connected to the microprocessor, and the display screen is signal-connected to the microprocessor.
[0013] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the technological progress achieved by this utility model compared to the prior art is as follows:
[0014] This invention provides a traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture needle with precise depth control. Through the adjustment mechanism, during acupuncture treatment, rotating the mounting cylinder causes it to move up and down under the action of the surface threads and the inner wall threads of the fixed cylinder, thereby moving the acupuncture needle up and down. The portion extending out of the fixed cylinder represents the insertion depth. During adjustment, the number of rotations is adjusted according to the scale indicated by the protrusion, allowing for precise control of the insertion depth during acupuncture treatment. Simultaneously, a miniature pressure sensor detects the resistance encountered by the acupuncture needle during insertion; the deeper the insertion, the greater the resistance. Based on the current resistance, the current insertion depth is determined and displayed on a screen, making it easier to use. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention;
[0019] Figure 5 For the present utility model Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A.
[0020] In the diagram: 11. Fixing cylinder; 12. Fixing plate; 13. Silicone dot; 14. Reading protrusion; 21. Mounting cylinder; 22. Adjustment scale; 23. Adjustment block; 24. Display screen; 31. Microprocessor; 32. Mounting plate; 33. Miniature pressure sensor; 34. Acupuncture needle. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments: Example
[0022] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture needle with precise depth determination, including a fixing mechanism, an adjustment mechanism internally threaded to the fixing mechanism, a detection mechanism internally arranged in the adjustment mechanism, the adjustment mechanism including a mounting cylinder 21 with threads on its surface, an adjustment scale 22 on the surface of the mounting cylinder 21, an adjustment block 23 fixedly connected to the top of the mounting cylinder 21, and a display screen 24 fixedly connected to the top of the adjustment block 23.
[0023] In this embodiment, during acupuncture treatment, the adjusting block 23 is rotated to make the mounting cylinder 21 rotate inside the fixed cylinder 11. Under the action of the thread between the surface of the mounting cylinder 21 and the inner wall of the fixed cylinder 11, the mounting cylinder 21 moves up and down inside the fixed cylinder 11, thereby driving the acupuncture needle 34 to move up and down inside the mounting cylinder 21, adjusting the length of the acupuncture needle 34 extending out of the fixed cylinder 11. The extension length is the insertion length. Example
[0024] like Figure 1-5 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, this utility model provides a technical solution: Preferably, the fixing mechanism is internally threaded with an adjustment mechanism, and the adjustment mechanism is internally provided with a detection mechanism. The adjustment mechanism includes an installation cylinder 21 with threads on its surface, an adjustment scale 22 on the surface of the installation cylinder 21, an adjustment block 23 fixedly connected to the top of the installation cylinder 21, and a display screen 24 fixedly connected to the top of the adjustment block 23. The fixing mechanism includes a fixing cylinder 11 with threads on its inner wall, the inner wall of the fixing cylinder 11 being threadedly connected to the surface of the installation cylinder 21, a fixing piece 12 in contact with the patient's skin fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing cylinder 11, a silicone dot 13 fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing piece 12, a reading protrusion 14 on the top of the fixing cylinder 11, and the length of the fixing cylinder 11 being less than the length of the installation cylinder 21.
[0025] In this embodiment, by reading the change of the adjustment scale 22 indicated by the protrusion 14 during the adjustment process, the number of rotations can be precisely controlled, thereby precisely controlling the extension length of the acupuncture needle 34 and accurately controlling the insertion depth. Example
[0026] like Figure 1-5 As shown, based on Embodiment 1, this utility model provides a technical solution: Preferably, the fixing mechanism is internally threaded with an adjustment mechanism, and the adjustment mechanism is internally equipped with a detection mechanism. The adjustment mechanism includes a mounting cylinder 21 with threads on its surface, an adjustment scale 22 on the surface of the mounting cylinder 21, an adjustment block 23 fixedly connected to the top of the mounting cylinder 21, and a display screen 24 fixedly connected to the top of the adjustment block 23. The detection mechanism includes a microprocessor 31, a mounting plate 32 fixedly connected to the bottom of the microprocessor 31, the surface of the mounting plate 32 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting cylinder 21, a micro pressure sensor 33 fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate 32, an acupuncture needle 34 fixedly connected to the bottom of the micro pressure sensor 33, the micro pressure sensor 33 being signal-connected to the microprocessor 31, and the display screen 24 being signal-connected to the microprocessor 31.
[0027] In this embodiment, during the insertion process, the resistance encountered by the acupuncture needle 34 is detected by the micro pressure sensor 33. The deeper the insertion depth, the greater the resistance. The micro pressure sensor 33 transmits the detected pressure signal to the microprocessor 31, which calculates the current insertion depth and displays it on the display screen 24. After full insertion, the silicone point 13 contacts the patient's skin, increasing the friction between the fixation piece 12 and the patient's skin, making it fit more firmly and easier to use.
[0028] The working principle of this precise and deep acupuncture needle used in traditional Chinese medicine will be explained in detail below.
[0029] like Figure 1-5As shown, during acupuncture treatment, rotating the adjusting block 23 causes the mounting cylinder 21 to rotate within the fixed cylinder 11. The threads between the surface of the mounting cylinder 21 and the inner wall of the fixed cylinder 11 cause the mounting cylinder 21 to move up and down within the fixed cylinder 11, thereby moving the acupuncture needle 34 up and down within the mounting cylinder 21. This adjusts the length of the acupuncture needle 34 extending beyond the fixed cylinder 11, which is the insertion length. During adjustment, the number of rotations can be precisely controlled by reading the change in the adjustment scale 22 indicated by the protrusion 14, thus precisely controlling the extension length of the acupuncture needle 34 and accurately controlling the insertion depth. During insertion, the resistance experienced by the acupuncture needle 34 is detected by the micro pressure sensor 33. The deeper the insertion, the greater the resistance. The micro pressure sensor 33 transmits the detected pressure signal to the microprocessor 31, which calculates the current insertion depth and displays it on the display screen 24. After complete insertion, the silicone point 13 contacts the patient's skin, increasing the friction between the fixing plate 12 and the patient's skin, making the fit more secure and easier to use.
[0030] The present invention has been described in detail above. However, modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, any modifications or improvements that do not depart from the spirit of the present invention are within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture needle capable of precise depth determination, comprising a fixing mechanism, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism is internally threaded with an adjustment mechanism, and the adjustment mechanism is internally equipped with a detection mechanism. The adjustment mechanism includes a mounting cylinder (21) with threads on its surface. The surface of the mounting cylinder (21) is provided with an adjustment scale (22). An adjustment block (23) is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting cylinder (21), and a display screen (24) is fixedly connected to the top of the adjustment block (23).
2. The acupuncture needle for precise depth determination in traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing mechanism includes a fixing cylinder (11) with threads on its inner wall, and the inner wall of the fixing cylinder (11) is threadedly connected to the surface of the mounting cylinder (21).
3. The acupuncture needle for precise depth determination in traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the fixing tube (11) is fixedly connected to a fixing piece (12) that contacts the patient's skin, and the bottom of the fixing piece (12) is fixedly connected to a silicone dot (13).
4. The acupuncture needle for precise depth determination in traditional Chinese medicine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of the fixed cylinder (11) is provided with a reading protrusion (14), and the length of the fixed cylinder (11) is less than the length of the mounting cylinder (21).
5. A traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture needle capable of precise depth determination according to claim 1, characterized in that: The detection mechanism includes a microprocessor (31), and a mounting plate (32) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the microprocessor (31).
6. A traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture needle capable of precise depth determination according to claim 5, characterized in that: The surface of the mounting plate (32) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the mounting cylinder (21), and a miniature pressure sensor (33) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting plate (32).
7. A traditional Chinese medicine acupuncture needle capable of precise depth determination according to claim 6, characterized in that: The bottom of the micro pressure sensor (33) is fixedly connected to an acupuncture needle (34). The micro pressure sensor (33) is signal-connected to the microprocessor (31), and the display screen (24) is signal-connected to the microprocessor (31).