Ear acupuncture needle for auricular point stimulation therapy

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ear acupuncture for ear acupoint stimulation physiotherapy includes base, one end of base is provided with soft magnet, the other end of base is connected with main part shell, the inside of main part shell is provided with the propelling rod, the outside of propelling rod is equipped with the transparent protective cover of axially moving oppositely, one end of transparent protective cover is fixed with the limit structure of inside, is provided with the acupuncture moxibustion needle between limit structure and the top of propelling rod, the outside of one end of transparent protective cover away from acupuncture moxibustion needle is equipped with the structure of engaging, the structure of engaging and the inner wall of main part shell are detachably engaged connection, the soft magnet is engaged in the center position of one end of base, the center position of the other end of base is fixedly connected with main part shell, and the effect is enhanced through the synergies of soft magnet and acupuncture moxibustion needle, and adopts anti -drop tenon, integral forming structure and simple operation design, and the safety, stability and use convenience are improved comprehensively, and it is applicable to family scene.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to an ear acupuncture needle for ear acupoint stimulation therapy. Background Technology

[0002] Ear acupuncture, also known as auricular acupuncture or auricular therapy, is a traditional Chinese medicine treatment method. In Chinese medicine, the ear is regarded as a microcosm of the human body. There are acupoints on the ear that correspond to various organs and systems of the whole body. By stimulating these acupoints, the body's internal balance can be regulated to achieve the purpose of treating diseases and promoting health.

[0003] In the field of auricular acupuncture therapy, precise positioning of the acupuncture needles is a core prerequisite for ensuring therapeutic effects and avoiding accidental injury to sensitive ear tissues. However, existing auricular acupuncture therapy devices generally suffer from insufficient accuracy in needle insertion during practical applications. On the one hand, most devices lack stable needle limiting and guiding structures, making it easy for the acupuncture needles to shift or tilt during installation or use. Especially when operators manually adjust them, it is difficult to accurately control the alignment angle between the needle and the target acupoint, resulting in the needle not being able to act vertically or accurately on the preset acupoint. On the other hand, the protective cover of some devices has poor connection stability with the main structure. During the process of fitting against the ear skin, the protective cover is prone to slight displacement, which in turn causes the internal acupuncture needles to deviate from the target position. Furthermore, due to the lack of intuitive positioning assistance design, operators cannot judge the actual position of the acupuncture needles through external observation and can only rely on experience, further increasing the risk of positioning errors. In addition, the fit between the acupuncture needle and the propulsion structure in the existing device is insufficient. During the propulsion process, the needle body is prone to axial movement, which causes the final insertion depth and position to deviate from the expected value. This not only affects the physiotherapy effect, but may also cause local tissue discomfort due to positioning deviation, especially for ear acupoints that are deep or small in area, such as the edge of the ear canal and the concha.

[0004] Therefore, an auricular acupuncture needle for auricular stimulation therapy is proposed to solve the problems mentioned above. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an ear acupuncture needle for ear acupuncture stimulation therapy, in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Current ear acupuncture stimulation therapy devices lack stable needle body limiting and guiding structures, have insufficient stability in the connection of protective covers, and lack intuitive positioning auxiliary designs, which leads to easy positional deviation, angle deviation, and loss of control in insertion depth of the acupuncture needle, making it difficult to achieve precise positioning, affecting the therapeutic effect and increasing the risk of accidental injury.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an ear acupuncture needle for ear acupoint stimulation therapy, comprising a base, one end of which is provided with a soft magnet, the other end of which is connected to a main body shell, a push rod is provided inside the main body shell, and a transparent protective cover that can move relative to its axial direction is sleeved on the outside of the push rod; A limiting structure is fixedly provided on the inner side of one end of the transparent protective cover. An acupuncture needle is provided between the limiting structure and the top of the push rod. A locking structure is provided on the outer side of the transparent protective cover away from the acupuncture needle. The locking structure is detachably locked to the inner wall of the main body shell.

[0007] Preferably, the soft magnetic latch is connected to the center position of one end of the base, the main body shell is fixedly connected to the center position of the other end of the base, and the push rod is fixedly connected to the center position inside the main body shell.

[0008] Preferably, the acupuncture needle consists of a base and a needle tip, and the base is fitted and connected to the top of the push rod.

[0009] Preferably, the limiting structure is a travel retaining ring fixedly connected to the inner wall of one end of the transparent protective cover. The travel retaining ring is circular, and the diameter of its inner ring is smaller than the diameter of the acupuncture needle base.

[0010] Preferably, the locking structure is an anti-detachment latch fixedly connected to the outer wall of the other end of the transparent protective cover. The anti-detachment latch is hemispherical, and its end is frictionally fitted and connected to the inner wall of the main body shell.

[0011] Preferably, the base, the main body shell, and the push rod are integrally formed.

[0012] Preferably, the transparent protective cover, the travel retaining ring, and the anti-detachment latch are integrally formed.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This ear acupuncture needle for auricular stimulation therapy enhances the therapeutic effect through the synergistic effect of soft magnets and acupuncture needles. It also features an anti-dislodgement latch, an integrated molding structure, and a simple operation design, comprehensively improving safety, stability, and ease of use. It is suitable for home use. The specific details are as follows: Firstly, this invention utilizes a soft magnet at one end of the base to generate a gentle magnetic field during use. Simultaneously, it employs acupuncture points to provide mechanical acupuncture stimulation, achieving a dual therapeutic effect of "magnetic therapy + acupuncture." Compared to a single therapeutic method, the synergistic effect of the two stimuli provides a more comprehensive effect on the ear acupoints, effectively enhancing the intensity and scope of stimulation, further improving the targetedness and effectiveness of ear acupuncture therapy, and meeting users' needs for highly efficient therapy.

[0014] Secondly, the outer side of the transparent protective cover away from the acupuncture needle has a hemispherical anti-detachment latch. The end of this latch is frictionally engaged with the inner wall of the main body shell, effectively preventing the transparent protective cover from detaching from the main body shell when the device is inverted, thus preventing the acupuncture needle from falling out. On the one hand, this prevents the acupuncture needle from being contaminated due to falling, meeting the hygiene requirements for single-use products; on the other hand, it prevents safety hazards caused by falling acupuncture needles (such as loss of acupuncture needles, accidental contact, etc.), ensuring the safety and integrity of the product before storage, transportation, and use.

[0015] Furthermore, during use, simply align the end of the transparent protective cover with the target acupoint and press the base to move the push rod inside the main body, allowing the acupuncture needle inside the transparent protective cover to be precisely inserted into the corresponding acupoint, without any complicated operating steps. This simple and intuitive operation method requires no professional guidance and can be easily mastered by ordinary users, greatly reducing the barrier to entry for the product and facilitating its promotion and application in scenarios such as homes.

[0016] Finally, the base, main body shell, and push rod adopt a one-piece molded structure, as do the transparent protective cover, stroke retaining ring, and anti-dislodgement latch. This one-piece molding process effectively reduces gaps between components, enhancing the overall structural stability and robustness, and preventing therapeutic failures or safety issues caused by loose components during use. Simultaneously, the stroke retaining ring limits the position of the acupuncture needle, ensuring its stability within the transparent protective cover, further guaranteeing the accuracy of needle insertion into acupoints and improving product reliability during use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model from another perspective; Figure 3 This utility model Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the ear needle of this utility model; Figure 5 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Soft magnet; 3. Main body shell; 4. Push rod; 5. Acupuncture needle; 6. Transparent protective cover; 7. Stroke retaining ring; 8. Anti-detachment latch. Detailed Implementation

[0019] 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. Example

[0020] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides an ear acupuncture needle for ear acupuncture stimulation therapy, aiming to solve the problems of inconvenient operation, insufficient safety, and limited therapeutic effects of traditional ear acupuncture therapy tools. Through an integrated structural design and a dual-action mode combining magnetotherapy and acupuncture, it achieves convenient, safe, and efficient ear acupuncture stimulation therapy. Its overall structure mainly includes a base 1, a soft magnet 2, a main shell 3, a push rod 4, acupuncture needles 5, and a transparent protective cover 6. The components work together to ensure stability during use while meeting the user's needs for convenience and safety in therapeutic operation. like Figure 1-3 As shown, the base 1, serving as the fundamental support component of the entire ear acupuncture system, is made of medical-grade ABS material. This material possesses excellent biocompatibility and mechanical strength, preventing skin irritation or component damage during use. At the center of one end of the base 1 (i.e., the end furthest from the main body shell 3), a circular slot adapted to the size of the soft magnet 2 is provided. The soft magnet 2 is fixed within this slot via a snap-fit ​​connection. The soft magnet 2 is made of neodymium iron boron soft magnetic material, with moderate magnetic field strength. It continuously releases a gentle magnetic field during therapy, penetrating through the ear acupuncture skin into the subcutaneous tissue, synergistically enhancing the therapeutic effect with the mechanical stimulation of the acupuncture needles. like Figure 3 As shown, at the center of the other end of the base 1 (i.e., the end closest to the acupuncture needle 5), the main body shell 3 is fixedly connected by an injection molding process. The main body shell 3 is also made of medical-grade ABS material and has a cylindrical hollow structure. Its inner diameter is adapted to the outer diameter of the transparent protective cover 6, providing space for the installation and sliding of the transparent protective cover. At the center of the interior of the main body shell 3, the main body shell and the base 1 are integrally formed by injection molding to form the push rod 4. That is, the base 1, the main body shell 3 and the push rod (4) are an integrally formed structure. This integrated design can greatly improve the connection strength between components, avoid the problem of the push rod loosening or the main body shell falling off during use, and at the same time reduce assembly processes, reduce production errors, and ensure the coaxiality of the axes of each component, providing a guarantee for the stable fixation and precise stimulation of the acupuncture needle 5. The push rod 4 is conical, and the top end (i.e., the end closest to the acupuncture needle) is a flat structure, which is used to fit and support the acupuncture needle 5. like Figure 5As shown, the acupuncture needle 5, as the core component for directly stimulating auricular acupoints, consists of a base and a needle tip, both made of medical-grade stainless steel. After polishing and passivation, the surface is smooth and burr-free, preventing skin scratches or infections. The base of the acupuncture needle 5 has a cylindrical structure with a diameter larger than that of the needle tip. The lower surface of the base (the side away from the needle tip) is tightly fitted to the top plane of the push rod 4, and is fixed by the support of the push rod 4. The needle tip is conical, with a specially polished tip that ensures effective stimulation of auricular acupoints while avoiding excessive sharpness that could damage the skin. The length of the needle tip is controlled at 0.3-0.5mm, meeting the therapeutic needs of shallow auricular acupuncture, allowing for precise application to auricular acupoints and minimizing stimulation of surrounding tissues. like Figure 3-4 As shown, the transparent protective cover 6 is made of medical-grade transparent PC material. This material not only has good transparency, making it easy for users to observe the alignment of the acupuncture needle 5 with the ear acupoint during use, but also has excellent impact resistance and aging resistance, effectively protecting the acupuncture needle 5 from external contamination and damage. The transparent protective cover 6 has a conical hollow structure, is fitted on the outside of the push rod 4, and can move axially relative to the push rod 4. like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the limiting structure (stroke retaining ring 7) is integrally molded and fixed on the inner side of one end of the transparent protective cover 6 (i.e., the end near the acupuncture needle 5). The stroke retaining ring 7 is a circular ring structure and is coaxially arranged with the transparent protective cover 6. The inner diameter of the stroke retaining ring 7 is smaller than the diameter of the base of the acupuncture needle 5. Its function is to axially limit the acupuncture needle 5 and prevent the acupuncture needle 5 from falling out of the transparent protective cover during the sliding process of the transparent protective cover 6. like Figure 3-4 As shown, the locking structure (anti-detachment latch 8): On the other end of the transparent protective cover 6 (i.e., the end furthest from the acupuncture needle 5), an anti-detachment latch 8 is fixedly installed by injection molding. The anti-detachment latch 8 is a hemispherical structure made of medical-grade rubber material with a certain degree of elasticity (integrated with the transparent protective cover), and it protrudes from the outer wall of the transparent protective cover 6. The end of the anti-detachment latch 8 is frictionally attached to the inner wall of the main body shell 3 to form a detachable locking structure. Positioning is achieved by the friction between the anti-detachment latch 8 and the inner wall of the main body shell 3, preventing the transparent protective cover 6 from sliding on its own when not in operation; at the same time, when it is necessary to adjust the position of the transparent protective cover, the user only needs to apply an appropriate axial force to make the anti-detachment latch 8 slightly deform and disengage from the current attachment position, so as to achieve smooth sliding of the transparent protective cover, which is convenient to operate and stable in positioning. Working principle: Before using this type of ear acupuncture point stimulation therapy device, it is necessary to check the overall condition of the device to ensure it can function properly. Figure 1 - Figure 5As shown, when performing auricular acupuncture, first align the end of the transparent protective cover 6 away from the anti-dislodgement latch 8 with the acupuncture point to be treated, ensuring that the tip of the acupuncture needle 5 corresponds to the acupuncture point. Then, apply pressure to the base 1 towards the acupuncture point. Since the base 1, the main shell 3, and the push rod 4 are an integral structure, the pressure will cause the main shell 3 and the internal push rod 4 to move synchronously towards the transparent protective cover 6. During this process, the tip of the push rod 4 generates a thrust on the base of the acupuncture needle 5. Because the end of the transparent protective cover 6 is in contact with the ear skin, it cannot move synchronously with the push rod 4. A relative axial movement occurs between the push rod 4 and the transparent protective cover 6. Under the thrust of the push rod 4, the acupuncture needle 5 breaks through the limit of the travel stop ring 7 (the travel stop ring 7 only restricts the acupuncture needle 5 from falling off when not in use, and does not hinder the movement of the acupuncture needle 5 towards the acupuncture point when in use). Its tip extends out from inside the transparent protective cover 6 and inserts into the corresponding acupuncture point, achieving mechanical acupuncture stimulation of the acupuncture point.

[0021] At the same time, the soft magnet 2 at one end of the base 1 continuously generates a gentle magnetic field during the ear acupuncture therapy. This magnetic field acts on the acupoints and surrounding tissues of the ear, and works in conjunction with the mechanical acupuncture stimulation of the acupoints by the acupuncture needle 5 to form a dual therapeutic effect of "magnetic therapy + acupuncture", thereby achieving the purpose of ear acupuncture stimulation therapy.

[0022] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ear acupuncture needle for auricular stimulation therapy, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: One end of the base (1) is provided with a soft magnet (2), and the other end of the base (1) is connected to a main body shell (3). A push rod (4) is provided inside the main body shell (3), and a transparent protective cover (6) that can move relative to its axial direction is sleeved on the outside of the push rod (4). A limiting structure is fixedly provided on the inner side of one end of the transparent protective cover (6). A moxibustion needle (5) is provided between the limiting structure and the top of the push rod (4). A locking structure is provided on the outer side of the transparent protective cover (6) away from the moxibustion needle (5). The locking structure is detachably locked to the inner wall of the main shell (3).

2. The auricular acupuncture needle for auricular stimulation therapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The soft magnet (2) is engaged and connected to the center of one end of the base (1), the main body shell (3) is fixedly connected to the center of the other end of the base (1), and the push rod (4) is fixedly connected to the center of the inside of the main body shell (3).

3. The ear acupuncture needle for ear acupoint stimulation therapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The acupuncture needle (5) consists of a base and a needle tip, and the base is fitted and connected to the top of the push rod (4).

4. The ear acupuncture needle for ear acupoint stimulation therapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting structure is a travel retaining ring (7) fixedly connected to the inner wall of one end of the transparent protective cover (6). The travel retaining ring (7) is annular, and the diameter of its inner ring is smaller than the diameter of the base of the acupuncture needle (5).

5. An ear acupuncture needle for ear acupoint stimulation therapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking structure is a locking tenon (8) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the other end of the transparent protective cover (6). The locking tenon (8) is hemispherical, and its end is rubbed and attached to the inner wall of the main body shell (3).

6. An ear acupuncture needle for ear acupoint stimulation therapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base (1), the main shell (3) and the push rod (4) are integrally formed structures.

7. An ear acupuncture needle for ear acupoint stimulation therapy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transparent protective cover (6), the travel retaining ring (7), and the anti-detachment latch (8) are integrally formed structures.

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