Fixing device for herbal hot compress

The fixing device for herbal hot compresses addresses poor fixation and observation issues by using a positioning auxiliary part with quick connections and adjustable belts, ensuring stable adherence and ease of skin monitoring, thus improving treatment efficacy and comfort.

JP3253660UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-17THE THIRD AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF GUANGZHOU MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (GUANGZHOU CRITICAL MATERNAL & CHILD CARE CENTER GUANGZHOU ROUJI HOSPITAL)
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Application Number
JP2025003253U
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Utility models
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-19
Publication Date
2025-11-17
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-19

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Technical Problem

Conventional methods for securing herbal hot compresses suffer from poor fixation stability, leading to displacement and detachment from the target area, reduced efficacy, and difficulty in observing skin conditions during treatment.

Method used

A fixing device with a hot compress mechanism featuring a positioning auxiliary part and quick connection components, including an adjustment belt with Velcro, ensures stable fixation and adjustable tightness, allowing for secure adherence to different body types and easy observation of skin conditions without interrupting treatment.

Benefits of technology

The device provides stable fixation, maintains effective contact with the treatment area, enhances medicinal efficacy, and allows easy observation of skin conditions without disrupting the treatment process, while being adaptable to various body types and curvatures.

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Abstract

To provide a fixing device for herbal medicine hot compresses. [Solution] A hot compress bag placement part 120 is provided on the bottom of the hot compress device 110, and a positioning assistant part 210 is located below the hot compress area. Both ends of the positioning assistant part are respectively connected to quick connection parts 220 so that their position can be restricted, and the other ends of the quick connection parts are respectively connected to both ends of the hot compress so that their position can be restricted. The quick connection part includes an adjustment belt, the upper part of which is quickly attached to the hot compress device, and the bottom of the adjustment belt is respectively attached to both ends of the positioning assistant part. After the lower end of the adjustment belt passes through the connecting ring of the positioning assistant part, the two outer Velcro strips are attached in opposite directions to adjust the tightness. This not only meets the fixation requirements of patients with different body types (e.g., adults, adolescents, or different parts of the waist, abdomen, joints, etc.), but also avoids the problems of excessive tightness causing tissue compression or excessive looseness resulting in poor adhesion.
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of Chinese herbal hot compresses, and more particularly to a fixing device for Chinese herbal hot compresses. [Background technology]

[0002] Chinese herbal hot compresses are an important method of external treatment in traditional Chinese medicine and are widely used to alleviate ailments such as neck, shoulder, lower back and leg pain, uterine cold and menstrual pain. The therapeutic effect not only depends on the Chinese herbal prescription, but also on a stable fixing method to ensure that the hot compress pack adheres closely to the area to be treated.

[0003] Currently, the most common methods for securing herbal hot compresses in clinical and home settings are "wrapping in a towel and tying with an elastic bandage" or "simple cotton cloth cover and tying with string." However, these methods have obvious drawbacks. On the one hand, the fixation is insufficient; even slight movement by the patient during application (e.g., changing position, extending limbs) can easily cause the hot compress pack to shift and fall off the target area, resulting in reduced efficacy. On the other hand, they lack adaptability; the tightness of the bandage or string must be adjusted entirely by experience, making it difficult to adapt to the body curves of patients with different body types (obese and thin). If the bandage or string is too tight, it can compress the local tissue and affect blood circulation, while if it is too loose, it cannot ensure proper adhesion. Furthermore, if the skin condition of the hot compress area needs to be observed (e.g., redness, presence of a rash), the fixation structure must be completely removed, which is not only cumbersome but also interrupts the hot compress process and affects the continuity of treatment. How to invent a fixing device for Chinese herbal medicine hot compress to solve these problems has become an urgent issue for those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] To overcome the above drawbacks, the present invention provides a fixing device for herbal hot compresses, which aims to improve the problems of conventional herbal hot compresses, such as poor fixation stability, which makes the hot compress pack easily displaced and detached from the target area, reducing the efficacy of the medicine, and making it difficult to observe the condition of the hot compress area. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present invention is realized as follows: A fixing device for a Chinese herbal medicine hot compress, The hot compress mechanism includes a hot compress device having a hot compress bag placement part on its bottom surface, and a fixing mechanism including a positioning auxiliary part located below the hot compress area, wherein both ends of the positioning auxiliary part are connected to quick connection parts so as to be positionally restricted, and the other ends of the quick connection parts are connected to both ends of the hot compress device so as to be positionally restricted, and the quick connection parts include an adjustment belt, the upper part of which is quickly attached to the hot compress device, and the bottom part of the adjustment belt is adhesively attached to both ends of the positioning auxiliary part, respectively.

[0006] The hot compress bag placement component includes a positioning cloth plate, a fixing bar fixedly connected to one end of the upper part of the positioning cloth plate, the fixing bar fixedly connected to the bottom side of the hot compress by sewing, and the upper part of the positioning cloth plate connected to the bottom part of the hot compress in a positionally restricted manner.

[0007] A hot compress pack groove is formed in the middle of the hot compress device, inside which a hot compress pack is placed, and Velcro (registered trademark) is provided correspondingly on the outer edge of the hot compress pack groove and on the upper surface of the positioning cloth plate.

[0008] The positioning assistant includes a base pad, both ends of which are fixedly connected to connecting belts, and outer ends of which are fixedly connected to connecting rings.

[0009] The quick connection component further includes upper connection tubes fixedly attached to both ends of the hot compress, respectively, and the upper end of the adjustment belt is quick-connected to the upper connection tubes.

[0010] An upper connecting plate is provided inside the upper connecting tube, and side plates are fixedly connected to both ends of the upper connecting plate, side locking blocks are elastically connected to both sides of the lower part of the side plate, and a connecting locking groove is engaged on the outer side of the lower part of the side locking block in a position-restricting manner, and the bottom of the connecting locking groove is fixedly connected to the upper part of the adjustment belt.

[0011] A lower connecting tube having a lower connecting plate provided therein is fixedly connected to the top of the adjustment belt, and both ends of the lower connecting plate are fixedly connected to the lower portions of the connecting and locking grooves.

[0012] The lower end of the side locking block is V-shaped, a position limiting protrusion is provided on the outside of the side locking block, position limiting holes are opened on both sides of the connection locking groove, and the side locking blocks are inserted into both sides of the connection locking groove and engaged with the position limiting holes in a manner that allows their position to be limited.

[0013] The lower end of the adjustment belt passes through the connection ring, and two Velcro tapes (registered trademark) are provided on the outside of the adjustment belt, and the ends of the adjustment belt are adhered in opposite directions. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The fixing device for Chinese herbal hot compresses obtained by the above design of the present invention can fix the hot compress pack more stably during use and deliver the medicinal effects more efficiently.

[0015] The hot compress groove in the middle of the hot compress device allows the position of the hot compress pack to be accurately defined. Combined with the position-restricting connection between the positioning cloth plate and the bottom of the hot compress device using Velcro (registered trademark), it is possible to form a double fixation for the hot compress pack: "groove positioning + cloth plate wrapping". This prevents the hot compress pack from being displaced due to the patient's movements during application, ensures that the hot compress pack is always in close contact with the area to be treated, and improves the penetration effect of the herbal ingredients.

[0016] High compatibility and wider range of application. In the fixing mechanism, after the lower end of the adjustment belt passes through the connecting ring of the positioning auxiliary part, the two outer Velcro (registered trademark) can be attached in opposite directions to adjust the tightness, which not only meets the fixing requirements of patients with different body types (e.g., adults, adolescents, or different parts such as the waist, abdomen, or joints), but also avoids the problems of being too tight and compressing the tissue, or being too loose and resulting in poor adhesion, and the fitting range is significantly better than that of conventional bandages.

[0017] It is easy to operate and makes it easy to observe skin conditions. In the quick connection parts, the upper connecting tubes on both ends of the hot compress are engaged in a positionally restrictable manner via the connecting and locking grooves and side locking blocks at the top of the adjustable belt. When it is necessary to observe the hot compress site, there is no need to remove the entire fixing structure of the base pad and adjustable belt; simply by pushing the side locking blocks inward from both sides of the connecting and locking grooves, the positional restriction on the hot compress can be quickly released and the hot compress can be removed to observe the skin. When reconnecting, simply by inserting the connecting and locking grooves directly into the upper connecting tubes, the positional restriction is completed. This simple operation does not interrupt the hot compress process and greatly improves convenience of use.

[0018] The structure is stable and has a long service life. The side panel is fixed inside the upper connecting tube via the upper connecting plate, the side locking block is elastically attached to the bottom of the side panel, and the bottom of the connection locking groove is fixed by the lower connecting plate inside the lower connecting tube, making the connection structure of each component stable and allowing for repeated attachment and detachment. The base pad is fixed to the connecting belt and the adjustment belt is made of a wear-resistant material, so it can withstand multiple tightening and loosening adjustments and the overall structure is highly durable. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic diagram of one side structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the other side structure provided in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a quick connection component provided in an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of a positioning assistant provided in an embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Referring to Figures 1 and 2, the technical solution provided by the present invention is a fixing device for Chinese herbal medicine hot compress, The hot compress mechanism 100 includes a hot compress device 110 having a hot compress bag placement component 120 on the bottom surface thereof, and a fixing mechanism 200 includes a positioning auxiliary component 210 located below the hot compress area, with both ends of the positioning auxiliary component 210 connected to quick connection components 220 so as to be positionally restricted, and the other ends of the quick connection components 220 connected to both ends of the hot compress device 110 so as to be positionally restricted, and the quick connection component 220 includes an adjustment belt 228, the upper part of which is quickly fastened to the hot compress device 110, and the bottom of the adjustment belt 228 is fastened to the positioning auxiliary component 210. The adjustable strap 228 includes a fixing mechanism 200 that is attached to both ends of the adjustable strap 228, and after the lower end of the adjustable strap 228 passes through the connecting ring 213 of the positioning aid 210, the two outer Velcro straps can be attached in opposite directions to adjust the tightness. This not only meets the fastening requirements of patients with different body types (e.g., adults, adolescents, or different parts of the body such as the waist, abdomen, or joints), but also avoids the problems of excessive tightness causing pressure on the tissue or excessive looseness resulting in poor adhesion, and the range of fit is significantly greater than that of conventional bandages.

[0021] The hot compress 110 maintains the effective temperature (40-50°C) by "external heating + heat retention" and is equipped with a heating module, temperature control module, heat retention module, safety protection module, power supply module, etc. The mounting and connection methods are all common methods used in existing technology, and can be improved using hot compresses 110 in existing technology.

[0022] 3 and 4, the hot compress bag positioning part 120 includes a positioning cloth plate 121, a fixing bar 122 fixedly connected to one end of the upper part of the positioning cloth plate 121, the fixing bar 122 being fixedly connected to the bottom side of the hot compress device 110 by sewing, and the upper part of the positioning cloth plate 121 being connected to the bottom part of the hot compress device 110 in a positionable manner by sewing or using adhesive, the positioning cloth plate 121 is made of a flexible material that is gentle and soft on the skin, and is used to limit the position of the hot compress pack and block some of the heat to prevent damage to the skin due to direct contact. In the middle of the hot compress device 110, a hot compress pack groove 123 is opened, inside which a hot compress pack is placed, and Velcro (registered trademark) is provided on the outer edge of the hot compress pack groove 123 and on the upper surface of the positioning cloth plate 121, making it easy to open and close, and other position restrictions, such as a push button or magnetic attraction, can also be used if necessary.

[0023] The positioning auxiliary part 210 includes a base pad 211, and a connecting belt 212 is fixedly connected to each end of the base pad 211, and a connecting ring 213 is fixedly connected to each outer end of the connecting belt 212. A pair of Velcro (registered trademark) is provided on the outside of one end of the connecting belt 212 connected to the connecting ring 213, for adjusting the connection distance between the connecting belt 212 and the connecting ring 213, making it easy to use at different positions on the body.

[0024] The quick connection part 220 further includes upper connection tubes 226 fixedly attached to both ends of the hot compress 110, and the upper end of the adjustment belt 228 is quick-connected to the upper connection tube 226. An upper connection plate 222 is provided within the upper connection tube 226, and side plates 221 are fixedly connected to both ends of the upper connection plate 222, and side locking blocks 223 are elastically connected to both sides of the lower part of the side plate 221, and a connection locking groove 224 is engaged on the outer side of the lower part of the side locking block 223 in a positionally restrictive manner, and the bottom of the connection locking groove 224 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the adjustment belt 228.

[0025] A lower connecting tube 227 having a lower connecting plate 225 provided therein is fixedly connected to the top of the adjustment belt 228, and both ends of the lower connecting plate 225 are fixedly connected to the lower part of the connecting locking groove 224. The connecting locking groove 224 and the side locking block 223 can be quickly detached and quickly connected, making it easy to lift one end of the hot compress 110 and observe the condition of the skin.

[0026] The lower end of the side locking block 223 is V-shaped, a position limiting protrusion is provided on the outside of the side locking block 223, position limiting holes are opened on both sides of the connection locking groove 224, and the side locking blocks 223 are inserted into both sides of the connection locking groove 224 and engaged with the position limiting holes so that the position can be limited. The lower end of the adjustment belt 228 passes through the connection ring 213, and two Velcro® strips are provided on the outside of the adjustment belt 228, and the ends of the adjustment belt 228 are adhered in opposite directions, and the use of Velcro® strips, push buttons, etc. can be selected as needed.

[0027] The operating principle is that first, the base pad 211 of the positioning auxiliary part 210 is placed under the area of ​​the patient to be treated with a hot compress to support the entire device, and then a pre-made Chinese herbal hot compress pack is placed into the hot compress pack groove 123 opened in the middle of the hot compress device 110, and the positioning cloth plate 121 is pulled.This is because one end of the upper part of the positioning cloth plate 121 is fixed to the bottom side of the hot compress device 110 by sewing via the fixing bar 122, and the top surface of the positioning cloth plate 121 corresponds to the Velcro (registered trademark) on the outer edge of the hot compress pack groove 123, so that the positioning cloth plate 121 can wrap the hot compress pack in the hot compress pack groove 123 in a way that restricts its position by adhering the Velcro (registered trademark), thereby preventing the hot compress pack from escaping.

[0028] The hot compress device 110 containing the hot compress pack is placed at the patient's position to be treated with the hot compress, with the hot compress pack groove 123 facing directly towards the area to be treated with the hot compress, and then the adjustment belt 228 of the quick connection part 220 is removed and the lower end of the adjustment belt 228 is passed through the connection rings 213 at the outer ends of the connection belts 212 on both ends of the positioning auxiliary part 210. The ends of the adjustment belt 228 are folded in opposite directions according to the patient's body shape, and the two Velcro (registered trademark) pieces on the outside of the adjustment belt 228 are adhered in opposite directions, and the hot compress 110 is adjusted until it fits tightly against the skin and the patient does not feel any pressure, and the initial fixation of the hot compress 110 is complete.

[0029] If it is necessary to observe the condition of the skin at the area being treated during application of the compress, the side locking blocks 223 can be pushed inward with fingers from both sides of the connecting locking groove 224 to detach the outer position limiting protrusions of the side locking blocks 223 from the position limiting holes of the connecting locking groove 224, and the adjustment belt 228 can be pulled downward so that the connecting locking groove 224 and the upper connecting tube 226 are separated. By lifting the open side, the skin below the lower hot compress 110 can be observed. After the observation is complete, the connecting locking groove 224 can be reinserted into the upper connecting tube 226, and the side locking blocks 223 will return to their locked position, allowing the hot compress 110 to return to its fixed state and continue application.

[0030] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0031] 100... Warm compressor mechanism, 110...warmer, 120...Hot compress bag arrangement part, 121...positioning cloth plate, 122...Fixed bar, 123...Hot pack groove, 200...Fixing mechanism, 210...positioning auxiliary parts, 211...base pad, 212...connecting belt, 213...connecting ring, 220...Quick connect parts, 221...Side board, 222...Upper connecting plate, 223...Side locking block, 224...connection locking groove, 225...lower connecting plate, 226...Upper connecting tube, 227...Lower connecting tube, 228...Adjustment belt.

Claims

1. a hot compress mechanism including a hot compress device having a hot compress bag arrangement part on the bottom surface; a fixing mechanism including a positioning auxiliary part located below the hot compress application area, wherein both ends of the positioning auxiliary part are connected to quick connection parts respectively so as to be positionally restricted, and the other ends of the quick connection parts are connected to both ends of the hot compress respectively so as to be positionally restricted, the quick connection parts including an adjustment belt, an upper part of the adjustment belt being quickly fastened to the hot compress, and a bottom part of the adjustment belt being adhered to both ends of the positioning auxiliary part, A fixing device for a Chinese herbal medicine hot compress.

2. The hot compress bag arrangement component includes a positioning cloth plate, a fixing bar is fixedly connected to one end of the upper part of the positioning cloth plate, the fixing bar is fixedly connected to the bottom side of the hot compress by sewing, and the upper part of the positioning cloth plate is connected to the bottom part of the hot compress so as to be positionally restricted. The fixing device for a herbal hot compress according to claim 1.

3. A hot compress groove is formed in the middle of the hot compress device, and a hot compress pack groove is disposed therein. Velcro (registered trademark) is provided on the outer edge of the hot compress pack groove and on the upper surface of the positioning cloth plate. The fixing device for a herbal medicine hot compress according to claim 2.

4. The positioning assistant includes a base pad, and connecting belts are fixedly connected to both ends of the base pad, and connecting rings are fixedly connected to outer ends of the connecting belts, respectively. The fixing device for a herbal medicine hot compress according to claim 2.

5. The quick connection components further include upper connection tubes fixedly attached to both ends of the hot compress, and the upper end of the adjustment belt is quick-connected to the upper connection tubes. The fixing device for a herbal medicine hot compress according to claim 4.

6. An upper connecting plate is provided in the upper connecting tube, and side plates are fixedly connected to both ends of the upper connecting plate, and side locking blocks are elastically attached to both sides of the lower part of the side plate, and a connecting locking groove is engaged on the outer side of the lower part of the side locking block so as to be positionally restricted, and the bottom of the connecting locking groove is fixedly connected to the upper part of the adjustment belt. The fixing device for a herbal medicine hot compress according to claim 5.

7. A lower connecting tube having a lower connecting plate provided therein is fixedly connected to the top of the adjustment belt, and both ends of the lower connecting plate are fixedly connected to the lower portions of the connecting and locking grooves. The fixing device for a herbal medicine hot compress according to claim 6.

8. The lower end of the side locking block is V-shaped, a position limiting protrusion is provided on the outer side of the side locking block, and position limiting holes are opened on both sides of the connection locking groove, and the side locking blocks are inserted into both sides of the connection locking groove and engaged with the position limiting holes so as to be positionally limited. The fixing device for a herbal medicine hot compress according to claim 6.

9. The lower end of the adjustment belt passes through the connecting ring, and two Velcro tapes (registered trademark) are provided on the outside of the adjustment belt, and the ends of the adjustment belt are adhered in opposite directions. The fixing device for a herbal medicine hot compress according to claim 6.