An auricular point therapy device

CN224655516UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-21GUANGANMEN HOSPITAL CHINA ACAD OF CHINESE MEDICAL SCI
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Application Number
CN202520961617.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-16
Publication Date
2026-08-21
Estimated Expiration
2035-05-16

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Technical Problem

[0003]目前,在耳穴治疗的过程中,需要使用到耳穴治疗的器具,如探针、镊子、刮痧板等,这些治疗器具在在耳穴治疗过程中发挥不同作用,而目前在耳穴治疗在进行各步骤时需要更换器具,费时费力,效率低

Benefits of technology

1、本实用新型通过将多种耳穴治疗所需的器具集成到一起,实现在不同的治疗步骤中治疗器具的快速切换,从而节省拿取治疗器具的时间,提高治疗效率;

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of medical apparatus and provides an ear acupoint treatment instrument, including handle, the knife utensil subassembly that is folded to handle and is unfolded from handle through pivot rotation connection in handle, handle is equipped with pivot corresponding knife utensil subassembly, knife utensil subassembly is equipped with arc slot corresponding pivot, pivot rotation is equipped in arc slot, knife utensil subassembly rotates around pivot to make pivot along arc slot moves, arc slot is connected with locking structure, locking structure and arc slot form the space for limiting knife utensil subassembly movement, pivot and the space shape formed coincide, knife utensil subassembly is in the unfolded or closed state, pivot is in the space. The utility model integrates the instrument required by various ear acupoint treatments together, realizes the quick switching of treatment instrument in different treatment steps, thereby saves the time of taking treatment instrument, improves treatment efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of medical devices, specifically to an auricular acupuncture treatment device. Background Technology

[0002] Auricular acupressure is a unique external treatment method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with a long history, reliable efficacy, and wide application. Auricular acupressure involves applying hard, smooth medicinal seeds or pills to acupoints on the ear to stimulate corresponding points. It is simple to perform, non-invasive, and highly safe, belonging to the category of natural therapies. Auricular acupoints are connected to the meridians and organs of the entire body. The auricle contains numerous nerves, including the auditory nerve, auriculotemporal nerve, lesser occipital nerve, and sympathetic nerves. Stimulating auricular acupoints based on syndrome differentiation can regulate the balance of Qi, blood, Yin, and Yang in the internal organs, thus preventing and treating diseases.

[0003] Currently, auricular acupuncture treatment requires the use of instruments such as probes, tweezers, and scraping boards. These instruments play different roles in the treatment process. However, the current practice of changing instruments at each step of the treatment is time-consuming, laborious, and inefficient. Therefore, improvements and development are needed to address these issues. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides an auricular acupuncture treatment device. By integrating various instruments required for auricular acupuncture into one device, it enables rapid switching of treatment instruments in different treatment steps, thereby saving time in handling treatment instruments and improving treatment efficiency. The specific implementation method is as follows: An auricular acupuncture treatment device includes a handle, a blade assembly rotatably connected to the handle via a pivot for folding toward the handle, and a blade assembly unfolding from the handle. The handle has a pivot corresponding to the blade assembly, and the blade assembly has an arc-shaped groove corresponding to the pivot. The pivot is rotatably disposed in the arc-shaped groove. The blade assembly rotates about the pivot to move the pivot along the arc-shaped groove. The arc-shaped groove is connected to a locking structure. The locking structure and the arc-shaped groove form a space for restricting the movement of the blade assembly. The pivot conforms to the shape of the formed space. When the blade assembly is in an unfolded or closed state, the pivot is located in the space.

[0005] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the locking structure includes an elastic arm, which is elastically connected to the arc-shaped groove, and a certain distance is left between the elastic arm and the wall of the arc-shaped groove to allow the rotating shaft to pass through.

[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model, two elastic arms are provided, and the two elastic arms are disposed opposite to each other on the handle.

[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the elastic arm is formed with a guide surface, and the rotating shaft abuts against the elastic arm. Under the action of the guide surface, the rotating shaft passes through and enters the space.

[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the tool assembly includes a tool body, the arc-shaped groove is formed on the tool body, and the tool body has a shaft hole corresponding to the pivot, the pivot being rotatably disposed in the shaft hole.

[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a plurality of blades are provided, and the plurality of blades are arranged sequentially along the axis of the pivot. A transition structure is provided between adjacent blades, and the transition structure enables the adjacent blades to be rotatably connected.

[0010] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the adapter structure includes a rotating ring and a limiting ring, the rotating ring and the limiting ring protruding on the blade body, the rotating ring having a rotating groove, and the limiting ring being rotatably disposed in the rotating groove to achieve the connection between two adjacent blade bodies.

[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the tool assembly also includes a probe, a scraping board, a retainer, tweezers, and a blood-preventing needle arranged sequentially along the axis of the pivot, wherein the probe, scraping board, retainer, tweezers, and blood-preventing needle are detachably connected to the tool body.

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the fixator includes a rod and a seat disposed on the rod, the seat having a pressing surface that fits the contour of the ear.

[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model, a bend is formed near the base of the rod, and the bend causes a relative displacement between the axes of the base and the rod.

[0014] Due to the adoption of the above technical solutions, the beneficial technical effects of this utility model are: 1. This utility model integrates various instruments required for auricular acupuncture into one, enabling rapid switching of instruments in different treatment steps, thereby saving time in handling instruments and improving treatment efficiency; 2. By setting up a storage cavity, this utility model can effectively reduce the overall space occupied, facilitate the folding and storage of the cutting tool components, improve the multifunctionality of the treatment instrument, and thus meet the needs of the operator. 3. This utility model features a locking structure and a pivot for easy replacement of the appliance, as well as rotational limiting to ensure normal use. The overall structure is simple and easy to use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an auricular acupuncture device in a specific embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of an auricular acupuncture device according to a specific embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view of the structure of section A; Figure 4 This is a partial enlarged view of an auricular acupuncture device according to a specific embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the blade and probe in a specific embodiment of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the tool assembly in a specific embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the fixator in a specific embodiment of this utility model.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Outer shell; 2. Storage cavity; 3. Locking component; 4. Spindle pin; 5. Spindle nut; 6. Bearing; 7. Shell top; 8. Tool body; 9. Shaft; 10. Probe; 11. Fixer; 12. Tweezers; 13. Gua Sha board; 14. Anti-bleeding needle. 101. First groove; 102. Second groove; 801. Arc groove; 802. Through hole; 803. Elastic arm; 804. Rotary ring; 805. Rotary groove; 806. Shaft hole; 807. Limiting ring. 1101, base; 1102, groove. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples: It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc. shown in the accompanying drawings are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed in the specification, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which the present invention can be implemented. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that the present invention can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention.

[0018] Meanwhile, the terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "middle" and "one" used in this specification are only for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered as within the scope of implementation of this utility model.

[0019] Example 1, combined with Figures 1 to 7As shown, this embodiment provides an auricular acupuncture treatment device, including a handle, a blade assembly rotatably connected to the handle via a pivot for folding toward the handle, and a blade assembly unfolding from the handle. The blade assembly includes a probe 10, a scraping board 13, a fixator 11, tweezers 12, and a blood-proof needle 14 arranged sequentially along the axis of the pivot. The probe 10, scraping board 13, fixator 11, tweezers 12, and blood-proof needle 14 are all rotatably connected to the handle via a pivot.

[0020] In auricular acupuncture, the probe 10 helps the doctor accurately locate sensitive points or acupoints on the ear and stimulates these points with gentle pressing or rotating motions. Gently massaging different areas of the ear with the scraping board 13 promotes blood circulation, relieves ear tension, and helps relax the mind and body. Tweezers 12 are mainly used to pick up and place ear patches or small granular medications onto specific acupoints on the ear. With the help of tweezers, pressure can be applied more precisely to stimulate auricular acupoints. Anti-blood needles 14 (also known as ear acupuncture, ear acupoint needles, etc.) are mainly used to stimulate specific acupoints on the ear to achieve therapeutic effects.

[0021] In this embodiment, the fixator 11 includes a rod and a seat 1101 disposed on the rod. The seat 1101 has a pressing surface that conforms to the contour of the ear. The seat 1101 is hemispherical, and the cross-section of the hemispherical seat 1101 forms the pressing surface. In addition, a groove 1102 is provided at the axis of the hemispherical seat 1101. The groove 1102 is used to accommodate acupoints. The groove 1102 is also hemispherical. The pressing surface abuts against the auricle. When the rod is pushed forward, the pressing surface presses against the ear patch (such as a vaccaria seed patch), fixing it to the acupoint, thereby achieving the purpose of fixing the ear patch and making the operation more convenient.

[0022] In this embodiment, a bend is formed near the base 1101 on the rod, causing a displacement between the base 1101 and the axis of the rod. After the bend, the axis of the rod forms a certain angle α, which can be set to 45°, so that the axis of the base 1101 and the axis of the rod form a 45° angle. During auricular acupuncture treatment, the angled base 1101 makes it easier to reach hard-to-reach areas, ensuring accurate positioning of the auricular acupoints that need stimulation. In addition, the angled design allows the operator to operate with more natural gestures, thereby improving the stability and accuracy of the operation, which in turn helps to achieve a more effective treatment effect and increases the operational flexibility of the fixator 11.

[0023] In this embodiment, the tool assembly includes a blade body 8, a probe 10, a scraping board 13, a retainer 11, tweezers 12, and a blood-proof needle 14, all connected to the handle via the blade body 8. An arc-shaped groove 801 is formed on the blade body 8, and a pivot hole 806 is provided on the blade body 8 corresponding to a pivot, with the pivot rotatably positioned within the pivot hole 806. The probe 10, scraping board 13, retainer 11, tweezers 12, and blood-proof needle 14 are detachably connected to the blade body 8, allowing for the separation of these components from the handle for sterilization or replacement of certain parts, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of the instrument and reducing costs.

[0024] In this embodiment, the probe 10, scraping board 13, fixator 11, tweezers 12, and anti-bleeding needle 14 are respectively connected to the blade body 8. Therefore, there are multiple blade bodies 8, which are arranged sequentially along the axis of the pivot. To achieve a rotatable connection between adjacent blade bodies 8, a transition structure is provided between adjacent blade bodies 8. The transition structure allows adjacent blade bodies 8 to be rotatably connected. The transition structure leaves a certain distance between adjacent blade bodies 8 and between the probe 10, scraping board 13, fixator 11, tweezers 12, and anti-bleeding needle 14, so that the probe 10, scraping board 13, fixator 11, tweezers 12, and anti-bleeding needle 14 can rotate without being obstructed by adjacent instruments, thereby making the rotation of the probe 10, scraping board 13, fixator 11, tweezers 12, and anti-bleeding needle 14 more flexible.

[0025] In this embodiment, the adapter structure includes a rotating ring 804 and a limiting ring 807. The rotating ring 804 and the limiting ring 807 protrude from the blade body 8. The rotating ring 804 has a rotating groove 805. The limiting ring 807 is rotatably disposed in the rotating groove 805 to achieve the connection between two adjacent blade bodies 8. Both the rotating ring 804 and the limiting ring 807 are circular structures, and the holes provided are coaxially arranged with the shaft hole 806. The pivot is sleeved in the hole and the shaft hole 806, so that the tool assembly rotates around the central axis of the pivot. This creates a gap between the blade bodies to allow the probe 10, the scraping board 13, the retainer 11, the tweezers 12, and the anti-blood needle 14 to pass each other, thus making the rotation of the probe 10, the scraping board 13, the retainer 11, the tweezers 12, and the anti-blood needle 14 more flexible.

[0026] In this embodiment, the handle includes two opposing outer shells 1 and a shell top 7 sandwiched between the two outer shells 1. The two opposing outer shells 1 are connected by a pivot, which includes a main spindle pin 4 and a main spindle pin 5 that cooperate with each other. The outer shell 1 has a first groove 101 corresponding to the tightening end of the main spindle pin 4 and the main spindle pin 5. The tightening end of the main spindle pin 4 and the main spindle pin 5 is embedded in the first groove 101. The opposing surfaces of the two outer shells 1 have a second groove 102. A bearing 6 is rotatably provided in the second groove 102. There are two bearings 6, which are respectively sleeved on the main spindle pin 4 and the main spindle pin 5. The probe 10, scraping board 13, fixer 11, tweezers 12, and anti-blood needle 14 have shaft holes 806 that are fitted onto the pivot, thereby realizing the rotational connection between the tool assembly and the handle. The outer shell 1 and the shell top 7 are connected by a locking member 3. The locking member 3 can be a locking bolt. The locking bolt is engaged with the threaded hole of the shell top 7 to realize the locking connection between the outer shell 1 and the shell top 7.

[0027] In this embodiment, the two outer shells 1 and the shell top 7 are assembled to form a storage cavity 2 for accommodating the knife assembly. The storage cavity 2 is used to accommodate the probe 10, the scraping board 13, the fixator 11, the tweezers 12, and the anti-blood needle 14. This can effectively reduce the overall space occupied, facilitate the folding and storage of the knife assembly, improve the multifunctionality of the treatment instrument, thereby meeting the needs of the operator, and also reduce the contact between the knife assembly and external objects, thereby avoiding damage to the knife assembly.

[0028] In this embodiment, the handle corresponds to the tool assembly and has a rotating shaft 9. The tool assembly has an arc-shaped groove 801 corresponding to the rotating shaft 9. The rotating shaft 9 is rotatably disposed in the arc-shaped groove 801. The tool assembly rotates around a pivot to move the rotating shaft 9 along the arc-shaped groove 801. The rotating shaft 9 is arranged parallel to the pivot, and the arc-shaped groove 801 is the running trajectory of the rotating shaft 9. Its structural shape is half a circle. The arc-shaped groove 801 is opened on each tool with the pivot as the center. When each tool rotates around the central axis of the pivot, the rotating shaft 9 moves along the arc-shaped groove 801, thereby making the rotation of each tool more stable.

[0029] In this embodiment, to ensure the normal use of each tool, a locking structure is connected to the arc-shaped groove 801. The locking structure and the arc-shaped groove 801 form a space to restrict the movement of the tool assembly. The rotating shaft 9 conforms to the shape of the formed space. When the tool assembly is in the unfolded or closed state, the rotating shaft 9 is located in the space. The locking structure includes an elastic arm 803, which is elastically connected to the arc-shaped groove 801. A certain gap is left between the elastic arm 803 and the groove wall of the arc-shaped groove 801 to allow the rotating shaft 9 to pass through. The rotating shaft 9 is connected to one of the outer shells 1 and extends to the other outer shell 1. The two ends of the arc-shaped groove 801 correspond to the unfolded and closed states of the tool assembly, respectively. The elastic arm 803 is designed as an elastic structure and forms through holes 802 (the space mentioned above) at both ends of the arc groove 801 to accommodate the rotating shaft 9. The inner diameter of the through hole 802 matches the outer diameter of the rotating shaft 9, thereby confining the rotating shaft 9 within the through hole 802, thereby limiting the rotation of the appliance and ensuring its normal use.

[0030] In this embodiment, two elastic arms 803 are provided, and the two elastic arms 803 are disposed opposite to each other on the handle. A certain distance is left between the two elastic arms 803 to allow the rotating shaft 9 to pass through. The distance between the two elastic arms 803 is arranged near the central axis of the through hole 802. The appliance rotates around the central axis of the pivot and is elastically engaged into the through hole 802 through the opening between the two elastic arms 803, thereby limiting the rotation of the appliance and ensuring its normal use.

[0031] In another preferred embodiment of this invention, to ensure that the rotating shaft 9 enters the through hole 802, the elastic arm 803 is provided with a guide surface. The rotating shaft 9 rests against the elastic arm 803, and under the action of the guide surface, the rotating shaft 9 passes through and enters the space. The guide surface is arc-shaped and is located at the contact point between the elastic arm 803 and the rotating shaft 9. When the rotating shaft 9 enters or exits the through hole 802, the guide surface facilitates the entry and exit of the rotating shaft 9.

[0032] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When the operator holds the handle and needs to use the instrument, such as the fixator 11, the operator rotates the fixator 11. At this time, the fixator 11 rotates around the pivot, and the rotating shaft 9 moves along the arc groove 801. When the fixator 11 is unfolded to the maximum angle, the rotating shaft 9 enters the through hole 802 through the opening between the two elastic arms 803, thereby unfolding the fixator 11 for the operator to use. After use, the fixator 11 rotates around the pivot, and the rotating shaft 9 enters the through hole 802 again through the opening between the two elastic arms 803, thereby storing the fixator 11 in the storage cavity. This facilitates the folding and storage of the cutting tool assembly, improves the multifunctionality of the treatment instrument, and also improves the operator's work efficiency.

[0033] Many other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the concept and scope of this utility model. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments, and the scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An auricular acupuncture treatment device, characterized in that, The tool assembly includes a handle, a tool assembly pivotally connected to the handle for folding toward the handle, and a tool assembly unfolding from the handle. The handle has a pivot (9) corresponding to the tool assembly. The tool assembly has an arc groove (801) corresponding to the pivot (9). The pivot (9) is rotatably disposed in the arc groove (801). The tool assembly rotates about the pivot to move the pivot (9) along the arc groove (801). The arc groove (801) is connected to a locking structure. The locking structure and the arc groove (801) form a space to restrict the movement of the tool assembly. The pivot (9) matches the shape of the formed space. When the tool assembly is in an unfolded or closed state, the pivot (9) is in the space.

2. The auricular acupuncture treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking structure includes an elastic arm (803), which is elastically connected to an arc groove (801). A certain distance is left between the elastic arm (803) and the wall of the arc groove (801) to allow the rotating shaft (9) to pass through.

3. An auricular acupuncture treatment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two elastic arms (803) are provided, and the two elastic arms (803) are disposed opposite to each other on the handle.

4. An auricular acupuncture treatment device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The elastic arm (803) has a guide surface, and the rotating shaft (9) abuts against the elastic arm (803). Under the action of the guide surface, the rotating shaft (9) passes through and enters the space.

5. An auricular acupuncture treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cutting tool assembly includes a cutting tool body (8), an arc-shaped groove (801) is formed on the cutting tool body (8), and a shaft hole (806) is formed on the cutting tool body (8) corresponding to the pivot. The pivot is rotatably disposed in the shaft hole (806).

6. An auricular acupuncture treatment device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The blade body (8) is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple blade bodies (8) are arranged sequentially along the axis of the pivot. A transition structure is provided between adjacent blade bodies (8) so that adjacent blade bodies (8) can be rotatably connected.

7. An auricular acupuncture treatment device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The adapter structure includes a rotating ring (804) and a limiting ring (807). The rotating ring (804) and the limiting ring (807) protrude from the blade body (8). The rotating ring (804) has a rotating groove (805). The limiting ring (807) is rotatably disposed in the rotating groove (805) to realize the connection between two adjacent blade bodies (8).

8. An auricular acupuncture treatment device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tool assembly also includes a probe (10), a scraping board (13), a fixator (11), tweezers (12), and a blood-proof needle (14) arranged sequentially along the axis of the pivot. The probe (10), scraping board (13), fixator (11), tweezers (12), and blood-proof needle (14) are detachably connected to the tool body (8).

9. An auricular acupuncture treatment device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The fastener (11) includes a rod and a seat (1101) disposed on the rod. The seat (1101) has a pressing surface that fits the contour of the ear.

10. An auricular acupuncture treatment device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The rod has a bend near the base (1101), which causes the base (1101) to be displaced relative to the axis of the rod.